Shipping Lead

Shipping Lead

Shipping and Receiving | Full-Time | On-Site | Midlothian, Texas

Americase is a Texas-based manufacturer and distributor of protective cargo cases and specialized shipping solutions, serving customers across the country and around the world. Our Midlothian team keeps those orders moving, and we are looking for an experienced shipping professional to lead the way.

Why Join Us?

• Lead From the Floor: Take ownership of a hands-on leadership role where your team, your schedule, and your results are visible every day.
• Make an Impact: Help shape how our shipping operation runs through Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement projects.
• Grow Your People: Build a strong, skilled team through regular coaching, feedback, and development.
• Work Across the Business: Partner with production, inventory, and quality leaders in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Position Summary

The Shipping Lead supervises and coordinates the team responsible for picking product and preparing it for same-day shipment, both nationally and internationally, via expedited carrier services. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, this role sets the daily pace for the shipping department, ensures every order leaves accurately and on time, and supports the Production Manager with continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and 5S projects and data collection.

Key Responsibilities

• Workflow and Scheduling: Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow to meet same-day shipping commitments.
• Team Direction: Issue clear written and verbal instructions and assign daily duties to shipping team members.
• Quality and Accuracy: Examine work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to company policies and procedures.
• International and Hazmat Shipments: Ensure the correct preparation and shipment of international orders and hazardous materials orders.
• Process Improvement: Study and standardize shipping procedures to improve team efficiency, and support Lean, 5S, and data collection efforts.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with managers and supervisors inside and outside the distribution center, including production, inventory management, and quality assurance, to keep operations aligned.
• Coaching and Development: Identify team members’ skills and develop them through regular coaching and counseling.
• Performance Management: Provide ongoing feedback on positive and negative performance and manage the performance of all shipping department employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience preparing shipments for small parcel and LTL freight carriers for both domestic and international transit
• Hands-on experience with UPS WorldShip and FedEx Ship Manager software
• Forklift operating experience
• Proven experience maintaining inventory accuracy, pulling orders correctly, packing, and shipping
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices and tools
• Computer literacy and strong math aptitude

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership, teamwork, and collaboration
• Clear oral, written, and technical communication
• Problem analysis, sound judgment, and decision-making
• Organizational and project management skills
• Strong attention to detail and a safety-oriented mindset
• Customer service, diplomacy, negotiation, and professionalism
• Technical capacity and a commitment to continuous learning

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Warehouse and distribution environment with frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration; noise levels can be loud
• Very active role requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the shift
• Must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds
• Requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates must be at least 18 years of age. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check prior to the start date, conducted in accordance with applicable law, and a pre-employment drug screen. Employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policy for the duration of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Americase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations: Americase is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants who need an accommodation may contact Human Resources.

E-Verify: Americase participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov.

This posting describes the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications, and duties may change at any time with or without notice.