Shipping Lead

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to oversee the daily operations of the shipping department, plan/setup/ prepare shipments of materials, components, and finished goods to customers, internally, and third-party vendors/warehouses. This position will be key in supporting monthly forecast targets and providing day-to-

day feedback on production scheduling. This position will monitor incoming shipments of materials and components and plan for production scheduling and storage accordingly.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Coaching and day-to-day guidance to shipping team members.

· Review of backlog on daily basis.

· Planning of shipments to ensure the highest on time delivery possible.

· Collaboration with Operations on production scheduling, be proactive, and provide feedback in scheduling to ensure inventory for upcoming shipments.

· Provide training for new shipping team members.

· Prepare and submit export paperwork for international shipments.

· Review documentation/shipment and planning paperwork.

· Set up and prepare products for shipments.

· Safely move product with forklift(s) around warehouse and on/off trucks.

· Resolve discrepancies with other departments relative to shipping issues.

· Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment needed to perform job.

· Ensure continuity of shipping operations during absences by training backup personnel and effectively delegating shipping duties to maintain on-time and accurate product shipments.

· Safely operate fork trucks and pallet jacks. Conduct preshift inspections on such equipment, notify maintenance or outside contractor of any issues.

· Participate in maintaining ISO Certification and LEAN Kaizen events.

· Receive in items and components physically and within the company ERP system.

· Utilize computers for entering information into ERP systems, emails, labels, and communicating with customers, vendors and team members.

· Positive Interactions with truck drivers and other externally facing customers, suppliers, and vendors.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE QUALIFICATIONS

· Required: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

· Experience training with fork trucks and pallet jacks.

· Basic computer skills, emails, word, excel documents are needed and ability to learn a warehouse ERP system are required.

· Former warehouse experience preferred.

· Ability to become forklift certified, if not already, is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Ability to lift, push, and move 45 lbs.

· Ability to work with hand tools.

· Ability to bend, move between equipment, and aisles of product.

· Ability to drive a sit down and stand up forklift safely and efficiently.

· Ability to stand and move around production facility throughout entire shift if needed.

· Ability to sit at desk and conduct computer work for extended periods of time if needed.

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.