
Shipping & Receiving Lead
Howmet, Fullerton, CA, United States
Duration: Full Time
Job Info
Job Identification
116989
Job Category
Operations
Posting Date
04/08/2026, 12:00 AM
Locations
1425 Acacia Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92831, US
(On-site)
Job Schedule
Full time
Export-Controlled Data
This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
Responsibilities
Salary Range: Shipping & Receiving Lead - $33.00
- $38.00/hr
Position Overview:
The Shipping & Receiving Lead drives logistics execution
through structured planning, project-focused coordination, and continuous
improvement initiatives within a fastpaced aerospace manufacturing
environment. This role leads shipping, receiving, and materialflow
projects that ensure accuracy, compliance, and ontime support for
production programs involving aerospace fittings, bar stock, forgings, and
other critical components.
This position ensures compliance with aerospace AS9100
quality standards, safety regulations, OSHA regulations'' and on-time delivery
emphasizing speed and accuracy, while supporting team productivity and
cross-department coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily logistics operations
as structured projects with defined goals, timelines, and measurable
outcomes. - Manage shipping, receiving,
inventory, and materialflow initiatives to improve delivery
performance and reduce bottlenecks. - Serve as project lead during
supervisor absence, ensuring continuity of workflow and cross-team
alignment. - Assign tasks, direct daily
priorities, and monitor progress to ensure throughput and productivity
goals are met. - Provide coaching, training, and
hands-on support to logistics personnel. - Maintain accountability for
document accuracy, packaging quality, certifications, and compliance
deliverables. - Plan, schedule, and execute
outbound shipments to customers, processors, and suppliers. - Validate pick lists, packing
slips, certifications, and bills of lading for completeness and accuracy. - Ensure proper material packaging,
labeling, and export compliance where required. - Oversee project-based receiving
workflows for raw materials such as bar stock, forgings, hardware, and
aerospace components. - Verify materials against purchase
orders and documentation. - Coordinate receiving inspection
projects with the Quality team to maintain traceability and standards
compliance. - Execute inventory control
projects, including cycle counts, audits, FIFO rotation, and ERP/MRP
transaction accuracy. - Improve staging, storage, and
materialflow efficiency through 5S and lean-focused initiatives. - Manage traceability, lot control,
and chainofcustody documentation to support AS9100 and
NADCAP requirements. - Partner with Production Planning,
Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Manufacturing to resolve material
shortages, prevent delays, and keep production projects on schedule. - Communicate risks proactively and
escalate issues impacting delivery commitments. - Lead safetyfocused
initiatives and ensure adherence to handling procedures, forklift
operation standards, and auditready work environments. - Support hazardousmaterial
handling requirements where applicable.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 3'5 years of logistics, shipping, or
receiving experience in a manufacturing environment. - Experience with raw materials (bar
stock, forgings, metal components). - Strong understanding of material
traceability and documentation control. - Proficiency in ERP/MRP inventory
systems and traceability workflows. - Strong organization, communication,
and project coordination skills. - Forklift and materialhandling
equipment experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior leadership or teamlead
experience. - Aerospace or regulatedindustry
background. - Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems.
- Experience with international shipping
and export compliance. - Hazmat shipping familiarity.
- Lean/5S project experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending,
and material handling. - Ability to work in warehouse and
manufacturing floor environments.
About Us
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com