Shipping Lead

Position Purpose:

Responsible for directing activities of the shipping department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times

• Correspond with customers and sales using tools provided


• Monitor shipping schedule and correspond with Scheduler


• Maintain filing system


• Process customer pickups as required


• Collaborate, consult and communicate with other supervisors on all shifts


• Administer the truck scheduling system 


• Develop delivery schedules for all orders


• Recommend changes for improvements in efficiencies and performance


• Schedule dock appointments with customers as needed


• Compile a daily performance report and distribute


• Contact and schedule outside carriers as required


• Assist in warehouse as needed


• Respot trailers as needed


• Reconcile daily shipping log


• Ensure prompt, accurate loading and shipping of finished product for customers


• Monitor all job functions to match quality and safety policies


• Ensure prompt and accurate execution of all job functions


• Ensure all projects completed timely and accurately


• Work from written and verbal directions


• Maintain neat and orderly work area

• Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting

Skill Set:

• Basic math and computer skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook


• Organizational skills

Qualifications Desired:

• 5 years of experience as a shipping supervisor or manager


• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred


• High school diploma / GED

About BCI

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays.