LEAD SHIPPING & RECEIVING / INVENTORY CONTROL - 1ST SHIFT
Fairfield, OH (Cincinnati / Hamilton metro) | Full-time, direct hire
Schedule: 1st shift (exact hours confirmed at interview)
Pay: $25 - $29/hour depending on experience
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
An ISO 9001 registered precision metal stamping manufacturer serving the automotive, agricultural, appliance, HVAC, heavy truck and aerospace markets is adding a hands-on Lead for its Shipping & Receiving and Inventory Control team. This person owns the flow of material in and out of the plant, leads a small crew, and helps drive lean practices on the production floor.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Lead, schedule and train a small team of shipping and receiving employees
- Prepare outbound shipments: picking, packing, labeling and staging to customer requirements
- Create and process Bills of Lading (BOL) and Advance Ship Notices (ASN)
- Support invoicing tied to outbound shipments as needed
- Receive, inspect and put away inbound material and components
- Maintain accurate inventory levels and perform cycle counts and reconciliations
- Design and implement a pull system (kanban) to supply the production floor
- Work with production leadership to manage priorities and keep lines supplied
- Keep the dock and warehouse organized, safe and audit-ready
WHAT YOU NEED
- Experience in shipping, receiving and inventory control in a manufacturing environment
- Prior lead or supervisory experience directing a shipping/receiving crew
- Hands-on experience with BOLs and ASNs (EDI / customer portal experience a plus)
- Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and pull / kanban systems
- Strong inventory accuracy habits and comfort with ERP or inventory software
- Invoicing or billing exposure a plus
- Forklift experience preferred
- Able to prioritize in a fast-moving production setting and communicate across departments
BENEFITS
Benefits details shared at interview.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
On-site role on a manufacturing floor and shipping dock. Standing, walking and lifting throughout the shift; safety footwear and PPE required.
Equal Opportunity Employer.