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Lilly Pulitzer

Shipping Group Lead

King Of Prussia, PA · On-site

$18 - $22.50/hr

Operate all outbound shipping equipment, including the ability to trace shipments. * Dedicate extra scrutiny to Wholesale Majors accounts. Including but not limited to organizing cartons onto pallets ...

Oxford Industries

Shipping Group Lead

King Of Prussia, PA

$18 - $22.50/hr

The R/W Shipping Group Lead should have a heightened focus on the overall R/W Fulfillment team and ... Operate all outbound shipping equipment, including the ability to trace shipments. * Dedicate extra ...

Everflow Supplies LLC

1st Shift Shipping Lead

Covington, GA · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

Lead the Shipping team for the warehouse * Assure accurate on-time shipping and receiving of ... and outbound shipments * Ensure timely actions on customer complaints and develop root cause ...

Harper Industries Inc

Shipping Specialist

Harper, KS

$17 - $22/hr

... Lead: - Coordinate daily shipping workflow to ensure timely and accurate outbound shipments - Assign and prioritize daily tasks based on production schedules and customer deadlines - Verify shipment ...

Harper Industries, Inc

Shipping Team Member

Harper, KS · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

... Lead: * Coordinate daily shipping workflow to ensure timely and accurate outbound shipments * Assign and prioritize daily tasks based on production schedules and customer deadlines * Verify shipment ...

Four Hands

Shipping & Packaging Lead

Austin, TX

$17.75 - $22.25/hr

Coordinate outbound shipments with the Department Manager, ensuring deadlines are met with accurate ... and shipping readiness * Lead, coach, and support team members, including forklift and cherry ...

Gamus LLC

Lead Shipping Associate

Dallas, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $20.50/hr

Oversee day-to-day pick and pack workflow and volume, including selecting outbound shipping * Pick ... Lead 5S efforts related to packing and shipping * Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory of ...

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Four Hands

Shipping & Packaging Lead

Austin, TX · On-site

$17.75 - $22.25/hr

Coordinate outbound shipments with the Department Manager, ensuring deadlines are met with accurate ... and shipping readiness * Lead, coach, and support team members, including forklift and cherry ...

Harper Industries, Inc.

Shipping Specialist

Harper, KS · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

... Lead: - Coordinate daily shipping workflow to ensure timely and accurate outbound shipments - Assign and prioritize daily tasks based on production schedules and customer deadlines - Verify shipment ...

Four Hands

Shipping & Packaging Lead

Austin, TX

$17.75 - $22.25/hr

Coordinate outbound shipments with the Department Manager, ensuring deadlines are met with accurate ... and shipping readiness * Lead, coach, and support team members, including forklift and cherry ...

Westrock

Shipping Clerk Lead - Offshift

Devens, MA · On-site

$28.48/hr

Lead Shipping Clerk - Off Shift - Devens, MA Location: 51 Independence Drive, Devens, MA 01434 ... Schedule inbound and outbound loads/manage inbound and outbound shipments * Maximize trailer ...

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How much do outbound shipping lead jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for outbound shipping lead in the United States is $19.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Outbound Shipping Lead, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Outbound Shipping Lead, you need strong organizational skills, experience in logistics or warehouse operations, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory tracking software, and shipping platforms like FedEx or UPS is typically required. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities help you coordinate teams and resolve issues efficiently. These skills ensure timely, accurate shipments, smooth workflow, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced shipping environment.

What are some common challenges faced by an Outbound Shipping Lead, and how can they be effectively managed?

As an Outbound Shipping Lead, you may encounter challenges such as tight shipping deadlines, last-minute order changes, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure accurate and timely shipments. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities are crucial in overcoming these obstacles. Building strong relationships with warehouse staff, carriers, and customer service teams can also help streamline processes and minimize errors, resulting in a smoother shipping operation.

What are Outbound Shipping Leads?

Outbound Shipping Leads are responsible for overseeing the process of shipping goods from a warehouse or distribution center to customers or retailers. Their duties include coordinating shipments, supervising shipping staff, ensuring orders are packed and labeled correctly, and maintaining shipping records. They play a key role in ensuring that all outbound shipments are accurate, timely, and comply with company policies and regulations. Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential for this role. Outbound Shipping Leads also work closely with other departments to resolve issues and improve shipping processes.

What does a shipping lead do?

A shipping lead oversees the outbound shipping process, coordinating the preparation, packaging, and dispatch of orders to ensure timely delivery. They manage shipping schedules, verify documentation, and supervise warehouse staff, often using inventory management and shipping software. The role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain efficient operations.

What is the difference between Outbound Shipping Lead vs Shipping Coordinator?

AspectOutbound Shipping LeadShipping Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees outbound shipping operations, manages shipping team, ensures timely deliveriesCoordinates shipping schedules, prepares shipping documentation, tracks shipments
Required SkillsLeadership, logistics knowledge, problem-solvingOrganizational skills, communication, attention to detail
CertificationsLogistics or supply chain certifications often preferredBasic logistics or shipping certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentWarehouse or distribution center, supervisory roleOffice and warehouse, coordination-focused role

The Outbound Shipping Lead typically has more supervisory responsibilities and oversees the entire outbound shipping process, while the Shipping Coordinator focuses on coordinating shipments and handling documentation. Both roles require logistics knowledge, but the Lead often manages teams and operations directly.

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Shipping and Warehouse Coordinator

Shipping and Warehouse Coordinator

Outer Armor by Commercial Sewing, Inc.

Torrington, CT • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Summary

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this position is responsible for assisting the Warehouse and/or Shipping Lead in daily tasks. This position assists running shipping, receiving and the warehouse in the absence of the lead. This position is responsible for ensuring that all products are handled and transacted per company and customer procedures.

Essential Functions

- Physically or by hand truck or forklift, unloads all received goods.

- Verify accuracy of packing slips to actual receipts and reports discrepancies using the current QA procedures.

- Inspects all received goods according to COC’s or standard receiving QA procedures.

- Properly label all received materials and place in proper warehouse bin locations.

- Physically or by hand truck or forklift, delivers packages and materials to appropriate individuals or departments and return materials to inventory bin locations when necessary.

- Cycle count raw and finish inventories according to established procedures and upon special requests.

- Assist in inventory, outbound shipping functions and other department materials movements when necessary.

- Drive company`s truck for shipments to our suppliers within state.

- Cooperate with other departments as necessary to increase the usefulness of our ERP system.

- Ensure health and safety compliance, current forklift certification, etc.

Responsibilities

- Ensures own production conforms to requirements of quality and schedule.

- Inspects input/output quality requirements on all units processed.

- Follows approved procedures to complete all tasks.

- Maintains work area in a clean, repaired and organized manner.

- Handles and stores all regulated materials in compliance with company policy, state and federal regulations.

- Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate.

- Assist in other departments when needed

Education & Qualifications

- High School Diploma or equivalent.

- 1-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.

- Proficient with manufacturing equipment, hand trucks and powered industrial trucks.

- Must have valid driver's license.

Equipment Used

Forklift, hand-truck, personal computer

Note

1) The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position, but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

2) The performance of all essential functions listed is subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with the American Disabilities Act.

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