Job Overview
The Receiving Lead provides hands-on leadership and support for daily shipping and receiving operations. This position coordinates the flow of incoming and outgoing materials, ensures accurate processing of shipments and inventory transactions, and serves as a resource for Shipping & Receiving team members. The Shipping & Receiving Lead promotes safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency while helping the department meet customer and business expectations.
This role acts as a bridge between team members and management by assisting with workflow coordination, training, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Shipping & Receiving Lead is expected to lead by example and maintain a positive, team-oriented work environment.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Coordination
Lead daily shipping and receiving activities while promoting a safe and productive work environment.
Coordinate workloads and priorities to ensure timely processing of inbound and outbound shipments.
Train, coach, and support new and existing team members on departmental procedures and best practices.
Assist with cross-training and development opportunities within the department.
Monitor workflow and communicate operational concerns to supervisors and managers.
Serve as a resource for troubleshooting shipping, receiving, inventory, and process-related issues.
Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the department.
Shipping & Receiving Operations
Oversee the accurate processing of incoming and outgoing shipments.
Verify shipment documentation, inventory quantities, and order accuracy.
Assist with receiving, put-away, inventory transfers, order fulfillment, and shipping activities as needed.
Ensure daily sales orders are processed, billed, and shipped accurately and on time.
Coordinate dock activities and material movement to support production and customer requirements.
Utilize ERP and inventory systems to process transactions and maintain inventory accuracy.
Inventory Control & Quality
Support inventory accuracy through proper transaction processing and verification procedures.
Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and discrepancy investigations.
Verify materials and shipments meet company quality standards.
Ensure inventory and shipping records are complete and accurate.
Safety & Continuous Improvement
Conduct all activities in a safe manner and lead by example.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
Support safety initiatives and compliance with company policies and procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve shipping, receiving, and inventory processes.
Assist management with tracking departmental performance and operational goals.
Administrative Support
Communicate clearly and accurately with Operations, Production, Customer Service, Purchasing, and other departments.
Assist with reporting, documentation, and inventory records as needed.
Participate in scheduled and impromptu meetings.
Work overtime and support operational needs when .
Embrace ETE REMAN's Core Values.
Essential Functions
Computer literate with strong communication, organizational, and math skills; able to work with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
Ability to drive a forklift and become certified.
Previous experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, logistics, or inventory control preferred.
Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and support team members.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Must be 18 years old; high school diploma preferred.
Detail-oriented with strong inventory and documentation accuracy.
Willingness and understanding that you will get dirty at times and may work with oils, lubricants, and chemicals.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet for 8+ hours per day.
Have a Can-Do Attitude with strong time management and leadership skills.
Self-starting and motivated; believe in teamwork and uphold the ability to always help others.
Adhere to all safety rules, give it your all every day, and maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned.