Overview
Shipping Lead Jobs in Tyler, TX at Monroe Engineering, LLC
Company Overview
Monroe Engineering is a global distribution and manufacturing company offering a broad product line across a diverse customer base in numerous markets including aerospace/defense, automotive, medical, renewable energy, construction, manufacturing, and transportation. Our OneMonroe team lives by a simple question, “How can we help?” We grow our customer and vendor relationships through our willingness and ability to address issues and solve problems.
Job Summary
The Shipping Lead is responsible for overseeing daily shipping operations to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient fulfillment of customer orders. This role leads shipping personnel, coordinates outbound shipments, maintains inventory accuracy, and ensures compliance with company safety and quality standards. The Shipping Lead serves as the primary point of contact for shipping-related issues and works closely with warehouse, inventory, customer service, and transportation teams to meet operational goals.
Duties
- Lead and coordinate daily shipping activities and workflow.
- Verify order accuracy, packaging requirements, and shipment documentation before release.
- Ensure all shipments are processed and dispatched according to company schedules and customer requirements.
- Maintain accurate shipping records, bills of lading, packing slips, and carrier documentation.
- Coordinate pickups and deliveries with freight carriers and transportation providers.
- Monitor shipping performance metrics and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
- Investigate and resolve shipment discrepancies, shortages, damages, and delivery issues.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Enforce company policies, warehouse procedures, and safety regulations.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and other departments regarding shipping priorities and operational needs.
- Operate material handling equipment as needed and ensure proper equipment maintenance.
Qualifications
Required
- 2+ years of warehouse, distribution, or shipping experience.
- Previous experience leading or supervising employees.
- Knowledge of shipping procedures, carrier requirements, and warehouse operations.
- Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
- Experience with freight shipping, LTL, parcel carriers, and international shipping documentation.
- Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive movements.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
Work Environment
- Warehouse and distribution center environment.
- Exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and moving equipment.
Pay: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Shipping Lead
Company: Monroe Engineering, LLC
Location: Tyler, TX
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