Shipping Receiving Coordinator Jobs in Decatur, AL

This role leads all shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations for a growing aerospace precision machining facility. You will oversee material flow, inventory control, certification tracking, and documentation management while partnering closely with Production, Machining, and Quality teams. The position requires 3–5+ years of management experience and a strong background in aerospace or precision manufacturing. You will maintain key operational metrics, drive accountability, develop and coach team members, and ensure full compliance with customer and industry quality requirements. This role is critical to ensuring accurate movement of incoming and outgoing materials, maintaining material traceability, and managing all shipping documentation required in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

• Lead daily shipping and receiving operations, ensuring all inbound and outbound materials are processed accurately, on time, and in accordance with customer and industry requirements.
• Oversee warehouse operations and logistics, including material staging, storage, and movement to support production and machining schedules.
• Manage inventory control processes, including cycle counts, reconciliation, and use of material tracking systems and ERP tools to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Ensure complete material traceability by maintaining accurate records for all materials, components, and finished goods throughout the supply chain.
• Oversee receiving inspection processes to verify that incoming materials meet specifications, documentation, and aerospace quality standards.
• Manage shipping documentation, including packing lists, shipping labels, and related logistics paperwork, to ensure accurate and compliant outbound shipments.
• Maintain and control documentation such as Certificates of Conformance (CoC), certification records, FAA documentation, and other aerospace quality documents.
• Track and maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and other aerospace quality standards as they relate to shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics related to shipping, receiving, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, and warehouse efficiency, and report results to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and root cause analysis to optimize warehouse workflows and material handling processes.
• Lead and develop the shipping and receiving team through coaching, mentoring, training, and performance management.
• Implement and manage corrective action and disciplinary processes when necessary, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
• Plan workforce requirements, including scheduling, workload balancing, and staffing to support production and logistics needs.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Machining, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to align material availability with production scheduling and customer commitments.
• Manage NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) related to shipping, receiving, and inventory issues, and lead root cause and corrective action efforts.
• Ensure proper use of RF scanners, material tracking systems, and ERP systems for accurate data entry and real-time inventory visibility.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse environment through 5S practices and adherence to established procedures.
• Support documentation control processes to ensure all records are complete, accurate, and readily accessible for audits and customer requirements.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the shipping, receiving, and warehouse teams.

• 3–5+ years of management experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics operations.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or precision machining environments.
• Strong shipping and receiving management skills, including oversight of daily operations and team performance.
• Proficiency in inventory control and material tracking systems.
• Experience with warehouse operations and logistics management.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and requirements.
• Hands-on experience with quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Ability to manage documentation control, including shipping documentation and certification records.
• Proficiency with ERP systems for inventory, logistics, and production-related data.
• Experience tracking KPIs and preparing metrics reports to monitor operational performance.
• Demonstrated team leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and employee development.
• Experience in production scheduling support and coordination with manufacturing teams.
• Ability to ensure material traceability and manage receiving inspection processes.
• Experience handling Certificates of Conformance (CoC) and certification tracking.
• Familiarity with NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) and corrective action processes.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional leadership and collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and maintain operational discipline within a team environment.

• Experience working within AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Familiarity with FAA documentation and aerospace-specific documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with material traceability systems and processes specific to aerospace manufacturing.
• background in receiving inspection, including verification of documentation and conformance to specifications.
• Experience preparing and managing shipping documentation for domestic and international shipments.
• Knowledge of certification tracking processes for aerospace components and assemblies.
• Experience leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• Hands-on experience with RF scanners and warehouse management tools.
• Experience in performance management, including coaching, mentoring, and disciplinary processes.
• Skills in workforce planning, including staffing, scheduling, and workload balancing.
• Conflict resolution and team building skills to foster a collaborative work environment.
• Cross-functional leadership experience working closely with Production, Machining, Quality, and other departments.

You will join a growing aerospace precision machining environment where your leadership directly impacts operational performance and customer satisfaction. The organization values continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. You will have the opportunity to develop and mentor a high-performing team, implement best-in-class warehouse and logistics practices, and contribute to a culture that emphasizes quality, accountability, and professional growth. The environment supports structured processes while encouraging new ideas to enhance efficiency and reliability across the supply chain.

The role is based in a precision machining and aerospace manufacturing facility with an active warehouse and logistics environment. You will work closely with Production, Machining, and Quality teams in a setting that relies on ERP systems, material tracking tools, RF scanners, and formal documentation control processes. The work involves managing warehouse operations, overseeing material movement, and ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace quality standards. The environment emphasizes 5S, Lean Manufacturing principles, and adherence to established procedures to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient workspace. Standard working hours typically align with production schedules, with some flexibility required to support shipping deadlines, receiving activities, and operational priorities.

This is a Permanent position based out of Decatur, AL.

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

100% employee paid benefitsPTO day ONEjob security with GROWING company Great culture

This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.