Shipping Lead Level 2

As a Shipping Lead Level 2 at Grimmway, your primary responsibilities include supervising the shipping staff, ensuring efficient order fulfillment, maintaining proper shipping protocols, and coordinating freight schedules. You will also oversee the shipping operations to guarantee timely delivery of fresh products, while managing inventory effectively. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a productive environment and ensuring that all safety and quality standards are met.

To successfully apply for the Shipping Lead Level 2 at Grimmway, you should have at least two years of experience as a Shipping Lead or Shipping Specialist, along with a valid forklift certification. Additional qualifications include a clean driver’s license, a background in shipping and warehouse operations, and the ability to work overtime as needed. Being bilingual in English and Spanish is highly beneficial!

The hourly wage for the Shipping Lead Level 2 at Grimmway is set at $20.75. This competitive pay reflects our commitment to attracting dedicated professionals who thrive in a lively and fast-paced shipping environment. Additionally, you’ll also gain access to a comprehensive benefits package!

Grimmway offers an extensive benefits package for the Shipping Lead Level 2 position, which includes subsidized medical and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and employer-paid life insurance. Additionally, we provide a generous vision reimbursement allowance and discounted gym memberships, ensuring our employees have support both in and out of the workplace.

While being bilingual in English and Spanish is not a strict requirement for the Shipping Lead Level 2 position at Grimmway, it is certainly a valuable asset. It enhances communication within our diverse workforce and can significantly improve team collaboration. Your ability to engage with all members of the team and contribute to a cohesive work environment is highly regarded.

When answering this question, detail specific situations where you've successfully led shipping teams. Discuss your methods for optimizing processes and ensuring accuracy, and emphasize any measurable outcomes, such as reduced shipping times or improved employee satisfaction.

Explain your approach by highlighting the importance of training staff on safety protocols, conducting regular audits, and adhering to regulatory standards. Provide examples of how you promptly addressed safety issues in your previous roles.

Discuss techniques you’ve employed to keep accurate records, such as utilizing inventory software or conducting regular cycle counts. Mention how these strategies have minimized discrepancies and ensured efficient shipping operations.

Share your conflict resolution strategies, such as open communication and mediation, describing a particular event where you successfully navigated a disagreement, leading to a more harmonious workplace.

Talk about the software or tools you have used that enhanced shipping workflows—name specific programs and describe how these tools have contributed to your team's efficiency or accuracy.

Detail your approach to managing delays, including communicating effectively with both your team and customers, analyzing causes, and implementing solutions to minimize future occurrences.

Use a STAR approach (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe a specific project where you identified inefficiencies, implemented changes and achieved positive results, like faster delivery times or cost savings.

Discuss your passion for keeping things moving and ensuring products reach customers safely and on time. Personal anecdotes about specific roles or teams can make your motivation relatable and genuine.

Illustrate your training method, including hands-on learning, shadowing experienced team members, and providing clear documentation and performance feedback. This shows your commitment to building strong teams.

Talk about how you envision growth in your career within shipping and logistics. Whether it’s advancing into a managerial position or becoming an expert in shipping operations, sharing specific aspirations reflects your dedication to professional development.