Shipping Department Lead (AerospaceDefense)
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Job Location:
Moorpark, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 29 - 38
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Now Hiring: Shipping Department Lead
Join our aerospace/defense team in a true working leader role where youll spend most of your time hands-on with daily shipping and receiving taskspackaging loading/unloading documentation and coordinating deliverieswhile guiding a small team of 34 members.
Youll provide day-to-day direction on-the-job training workflow organization and ensure full compliance with company procedures customer requirements and strict U.S. export regulations (ITAR & EAR) for domestic and international shipments.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment has solid aerospace/defense shipping experience (required) and enjoys leading by example while staying actively involved in daily operations.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Support and direct a small team (34 people) performing daily shipping receiving and inventory control while working alongside them.
- Train and guide team members on procedures safety and equipment.
- Organize daily workflow to meet deadlines and customer needs.
- Prepare all domestic and international shipping documentation in compliance with ITAR and EAR.
- Handle packaging loading/unloading local deliveries (company vehicle) and inventory of shipping supplies.
- Communicate with carriers customers and suppliers to keep shipments on schedule.
- Identify and help resolve safety quality or process issues.
- Assist with scheduling time-off approvals and timecard reviews.
- Provide input on team performance and process improvements.
- Ensure forklift operators maintain current certifications.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
- Required: Shipping/receiving experience in a regulated aerospace/defense manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) and ability to manage compliant shipping documentation.
- Experience leading training or mentoring a small team.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organization attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office FileMaker (MRP) Parts software and other inventory systems.
- Familiarity with shipping platforms (UPS WorldShip FedEx Shipping Manager Raytheon RyderShare DHL BarTender etc.).
- Forklift certification (or ability to become certified) and knowledge of Cal/OSHA safety standards.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Basic shop math proficiency and mechanical aptitude.
- Valid drivers license and clean driving record for operating company vehicles.
- Good hand-eye coordination and close-range vision (with or without correction).
- Manual dexterity for handling small components and hardware.
Physical Demands
Job duties are performed in an open warehouse environment with varying temperatures and exposure to noise vibrations fumes and chemicals.
- Constant standing bending squatting and moving throughout the facility.
- Occasional sitting kneeling and climbing.
- Frequent operation of company vehicles and forklifts.
- Frequent lifting pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs; occasionally more with assistance.
- Frequent reaching twisting grasping and fine dexterity.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday - Friday
- Day shift (Likely 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
Compensation
- Pay Range: $29.50-$38.50 per hour DOE
Benefits
- Medical dental vision life insurance
- Disability vacation holiday and sick pay
- 401k
ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information governed by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR including U.S. citizens lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) and certain protected individuals.
MGI is an equal opportunity employer.
NO RECRUITERS OR STAFFING AGENCIES PLEASE.
Key Skills
- Aerospace Engineering
- Clearance
- Engineerig support
- FAA
- Fortran
- Nasa
- C#
- C++
- Matlab
- Electrical Systems
- Project Management
- Java
- Structural Analysis
- CAAD
- Technical Reports
About Company
GlenDee / MGI specializes in machining, sheet metal fabrication, turning, milling, assembly, bonding, lathe, mill turn, aerospace, and military manufacturing
