Shipping / Receiving Team Lead

Job title: Shipping / Receiving Team Lead

About the Role Lead and oversee daily Shipping and Receiving operations at Linde Advanced Material Technologies, coordinating order entry, invoicing, shipping/receiving, export coordination, and records retention to ensure accuracy, compliance, and customer satisfaction. This role also functions as a working Team Leader, planning and prioritizing shift work, addressing operational gaps, and supporting overtime and staffing coverage as needed.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee daily Shipping and Receiving operations, including order entry, invoicing, shipping/receiving, export coordination, and records retention to ensure accuracy, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign work for the shift, including overtime and staffing coverage, while acting as a working Team Leader by filling operational gaps as needed.
• Ensure safety, quality, housekeeping, and regulatory standards are met, including emergency response, daily safety inspections, and adherence to company policies.
• Manage material flow, inventory accuracy, cycle counts, invoicing, and documentation processes to support production schedules and prevent disruptions.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts by identifying process, equipment, and quality issues, driving lean initiatives, and improving efficiency across shipping, receiving, and recycling operations.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships, support training and development of team members, and act as a key point of contact for customer service needs, issue resolution, and operational communication.

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required; additional technical or operational training is preferred.
• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, logistics, or manufacturing operations, with prior leadership or team lead experience strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of order processing, invoicing, exports, inventory control, and records retention processes.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot industrial or process equipment; experience in industrial or coating environments preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead teams, resolve issues, and collaborate across departments.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to follow detailed instructions, perform shop math, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience in industrial or coating environments.
• Lean or continuous improvement experience.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and outstanding benefits package including health, dental, disability, and life insurance; paid holidays and vacation; 401(k) matching; pension benefits; and employee discount program.
• Opportunities for educational and professional growth.