Shipping / Receiving Lead

Cerro Flow Products LLC

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 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 app