Shipping / Receiving Lead

Cerro Flow Products LLC

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Position Summary:  The Shipping Lead is responsible for coordinating daily shipping and warehouse activities to ensure accurate, timely, and safe outbound shipments. This role provides hands-on leadership to the shipping team, manages shipping documentation within the ERP system, supports inventory accuracy, and serves as a key communication link between drivers, carriers, and internal teams.

2.         Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Coordinate, assign, and oversee daily warehouse and shipping activities, including order picking, staging, and material movement and ensure timely and accurate shipments.
• Prepare, review, and manage shipping documentation in the AX/ERP system, including pick lists, scrap tag pick lists, and Bills of Lading (BOLs).
• Ensure FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory practices are consistently followed across all shipping and staging areas.
• Confirm, reconcile, and close shipments at the end of each day, ensuring physical shipments align with system records.
• Review completed order lists and warehouse inventory to identify materials ready for shipment and prioritize outbound orders.
• Investigate and correct inventory discrepancies in AX; support daily, monthly, and bi-annual inventory counts to maintain accuracy.
• Conduct daily check-ins with truck drivers, verifying pickup details, documentation, and shipment information prior to loading.
• Communicate proactively with customers to schedule shipments, follow up on missed or delayed pickups, and provide shipment status updates.
• Maintain ongoing email communication with customers, carriers, and internal teams regarding shipping activities throughout the day.
• Update and maintain shipping and inventory tracking spreadsheets to monitor performance, pending shipments, and key metrics.
• Capture and present operational data on GEMBA boards to support visual management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and onboard new employees in warehouse and shipping operations, including material handling, loading, and unloading procedures.
• Participate in daily production meetings to provide shipping updates and align outbound priorities with production schedules.
• Lead safety talks and reinforce safe work practices within the shipping and warehouse areas.

3.         Other Functions:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift materials throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to [30] pounds with or without assistance.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional logistics or warehouse training preferred.
• Previous experience in shipping, warehouse operations, or logistics leadership is preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (AX or similar) and shipping documentation requirements is preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers, carriers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to lead by example and provide direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

4.         Decision Making: Determine causes of shipping failures and make necessary adjustments.

5.         Contacts (Interaction with staff, management, other plants, suppliers/vendors, and/or within the community):           

            Communicate performance and needs with supervisor, coworkers and other production departments.           

6.         Supervisory Responsibilities (if any):

            None

7.         Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

            Ability to stand for most of the shift. Some work required in dirty/greasy environment. Ability to work in variable temperature environment.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.