About Company: "A World of Opportunities" Committed to an industry that combines innovation and responsibility, we embody our slogan on a daily basis: "A World of Opportunities". Trust, Reputation, Integrity and Rise are strong values that make up Clayens' DNA! About the Role: The Shipping Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient and accurate movement of goods within a manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for overseeing all shipping and receiving activities, maintaining inventory accuracy, and optimizing warehouse operations to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments. By leading a team of warehouse personnel, this role ensures that all shipping processes are executed timely and accurately, minimizing errors and delays. Duties & Responsibilities: • Oversee inventory identification, storage, tracking, movement, and accuracy to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements. • Coordinate daily warehouse operations, ensuring adequate coverage, efficient material flow, and effective prioritization of shipping, receiving, and inventory activities. • Investigate inventory discrepancies, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to maintain inventory integrity. • Perform and support warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, returns processing, cycle counting, and material movements as needed or during staffing shortages. • Train, coach, and support warehouse personnel to ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements. • Assist with quarterly and annual physical inventory activities, including count preparation, team leadership, inventory verification, and system transaction accuracy. • Coordinate resources, including personnel, materials, equipment, and warehouse capacity, to meet operational priorities established by the Inventory Control Manager. • Proactively communicate operational challenges, inventory concerns, equipment issues, or resource constraints to the Inventory Control Manager and recommend solutions to maintain workflow continuity. • Support continuous improvement efforts focused on inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, material handling processes, and on-time customer shipments. • Ensure compliance with company safety policies, customer requirements, and quality management system standards related to shipping and warehousing operations. • Train, mentor, and lead warehouse staff to maintain high performance and adherence to company policies and procedures. • Utilize Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems to generate reports, track shipments, and analyze operational data. • Implement and continuously improve receiving procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the warehouse. • Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Minimum of 3 years of experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations within a manufacturing environment. • Proficiency in inventory management and cycle counting processes. • Valid forklift operator certification and demonstrated safe operation experience. • Strong knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures and warehouse safety standards. • Working knowledge of inventory control principles, warehouse operations, shipping documentation, and material handling processes. • Experience using ERP/MRP systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory scanners, and Microsoft Office applications. • Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing production and customer requirements. • Ability to work collaboratively with production, planning, customer service, and quality teams. • Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification required. • Knowledge of warehouse safety practices, OSHA requirements, and 5S principles. • Must be detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to maintaining high standards of inventory accuracy, customer service, and operational efficiency. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience supporting a plastic injection molding, automotive, or other high-volume manufacturing operation strongly preferred. • Associate degree or higher in logistics, supply chain management, or related field. • Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and advanced Microsoft Office skills. • Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting. Physical Requirements: • Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings. • Must be able to stand entire shift (8+ hrs.). • Ability to lift up to 50lbs. • Requires manual dexterity. • Moderate physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment. • Frequently moves from waist level to floor level. Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Must be able to work overtime as required.