Manufacturing Assistant Lead Hand – Shipping, Receiving & Inventory Control

Manufacturing Assistant Lead Hand – Shipping, Receiving 

The Assistant Lead Hand – Shipping, Receiving & Inventory Control supports daily material movement within a manufacturing environment. This role coordinates shipping, receiving, and inventory control activities that directly support production flow, on-time order fulfillment, and accuracy of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. The Assistant Lead Hand provides floor-level leadership, trains employees, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.

Shift: Monday to Thursday (7:00 Am to 4:00 Pm, Friday 7:00 Am to 1:00 Pm)

Pay Rate: Between $25.31 to $27.31

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include: 

Shipping

• Plan and stage outbound orders based on production schedules ; verify pick accuracy and packaging standards.
• Create shipping documents (BOL, packing lists, courier labels) and coordinate carrier pickups.
• Ensure shipments meet customer requirements and on-time dispatch targets.
• Conduct final quality checks; address discrepancies before release.

Receiving

• Receive and inspect incoming sheet metal, steel coils, fabricated parts, and raw materials.
• Identify damages or shortages; work with Purchasing/Production to resolve.
• Direct put-away to proper locations; maintain 5S in receiving areas.
• Update system transactions promptly to maintain inventory accuracy.

Inventory Control

• Lead daily cycle counts and investigate variances; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain bin/location integrity; support stock rotation (FIFO) and lot/serial tracking.
• Monitor min/max levels; flag replenishment needs and slow-moving/obsolete items.
• Prepare routine inventory reports for operations leadership.

Leadership & Coordination

• Assign and follow up on tasks; balance workloads across the team.
• Train employees on SOPs, safety, and equipment; reinforce standard work.
• Promote a safe workplace; conduct hazard observations and support incident reporting.
• Act as point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders (Production, Purchasing, Quality).
• Escalate equipment, quality, and schedule risks to the Supervisor/Manager.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• High school or college diploma
• 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment supporting shipping, receiving, or inventory control is a must.
• Experience handling sheet metal, steel coils, or heavy industrial materials is required.
• Prior lead hand or team coordination experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Comfort with ERP/WMS transactions (e.g., receipts, picks, transfers, cycle counts).
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and basic data entry/reporting.
• Strong attention to detail; able to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Solid communication skills and ability to coach.
• Valid forklift license/certification; experience with counterbalance and/or reach truck would be an asset.
• Frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs; use of forklifts/pallet jacks.

Artificial Intelligence may be used to assist with screening applications for this position.