Lead Shipping Coordinator

DRIVE THE PLAN. CLEAR THE ROADBLOCKS. HELP GET EVERY ORDER OUT THE DOOR.

At PCC Structurals - Carson City, shipping is the final step between completed production and the customer. The Level III Shipping Coordinator keeps that step moving by tracking orders, driving shipment priorities, resolving problems, and maintaining focus on daily sales-to-ship goals.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who sees what needs to happen, follows through, and keeps others aligned. You'll serve as the Shipping Supervisor's right-hand person and primary backup while helping lead the daily flow of work through the shipping dock.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Track scheduled orders and maintain visibility into what must ship each day.
• Lead daily dock meetings covering shipment priorities, sales objectives, product status, constraints, and next steps.
• Monitor actual and projected shipment performance against daily sales-to-ship goals.
• Identify orders at risk of missing shipment commitments and follow up until issues are resolved.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Sales, and plant leadership to remove barriers that could delay shipment.
• Prioritize dock activities based on customer commitments, production status, shipment readiness, and daily objectives.
• Assign and provide direction on daily work for Shipping employees.
• Keep the Shipping Supervisor informed of shipment progress, delays, risks, and operational concerns.
• Serve as the primary backup to the Shipping Supervisor and coordinate daily dock operations during Supervisor absences.
• Review parts, quantities, certifications, purchase-order requirements, and shipping documentation before product leaves the facility.
• Prepare and process packing slips, bills of lading, certifications, invoices, labels, and other required documents.
• Coordinate FedEx, UPS, freight, international, and other carrier shipments.
• Complete ERP transactions, customer portal requirements, ASN/EDI transactions, and applicable shipping records.
• Research and resolve discrepancies involving certifications, quantities, purchase orders, product identification, and shipping instructions.
• Train and mentor Level I and Level II Shipping Coordinators.
• Support improvements to dock workflow, shipping accuracy, documentation processes, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shipping dock.

YOU MIGHT BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU...

• Naturally take ownership and follow important orders through to completion.
• Are goal-driven and stay focused on meeting daily shipment and sales objectives.
• Know how to lead daily work, communicate priorities, and hold people accountable respectfully.
• Are comfortable being the person others turn to when the Supervisor is unavailable.
• Follow up consistently instead of assuming someone else handled the issue.
• Can balance urgency with accuracy when several shipments compete for attention.
• Notice risks early and take action before they become missed commitments.
• Communicate clearly with Shipping, Production, Quality, Sales, and leadership.
• Are organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
• Can make practical decisions while knowing when an issue should be escalated.
• Want a role where leadership, accountability, and results are part of the daily work.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Completed products do not become successful shipments without someone actively driving the process. The Level III Shipping Coordinator connects order status, documentation, product readiness, carrier coordination, and dock priorities to help PCC Structurals - Carson City meet customer commitments and daily sales goals.

As the Shipping Supervisor's right-hand person, you will help keep the department organized, informed, and moving forward. Your leadership will directly affect shipment accuracy, on-time delivery, daily sales performance, and the development of other Shipping employees.

SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday
• 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Overtime as needed

WHY PCC?

• Competitive compensation
• Daily Overtime Pay
• Quarterly Cash Bonus Program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with Company contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• A visible leadership role with meaningful daily responsibility
• Opportunities to strengthen your shipping, logistics, and operational leadership experience
• Work supporting precision products for the aerospace industry

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Additional education or training in logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in shipping, logistics, manufacturing, production control, documentation, customer service, or related work preferred.
• Experience leading daily work, coordinating employees, or serving as a supervisor's backup is strongly preferred.
• Experience tracking orders, managing shipment priorities, and working toward daily shipping or sales goals.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and computerized shipping systems preferred.
• Experience with FedEx, UPS, freight, carrier scheduling, or similar shipping platforms preferred.
• Experience with international shipping documentation, customer portals, ASN/EDI transactions, or aerospace manufacturing requirements is valuable.
• Ability to interpret purchase orders, shop travelers, certifications, shipping instructions, and customer requirements.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and data-entry systems.
• Basic mathematical skills, including decimals and fractions.
• Strong organization, follow-through, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify shipment risks, set priorities, and communicate concerns promptly.
• Ability to provide work direction and lead effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
• Ability to move regularly between office, shipping dock, and manufacturing areas.
• Ability to perform frequent computer work, data entry, and documentation review.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, push, and pull as required during shipping activities.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds independently; heavier items require assistance or approved lifting devices.
• Ability to safely operate applicable material-handling equipment when trained and authorized.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and shipping environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, varying temperatures, and vehicle traffic.
• Ability to safely wear required personal protective equipment.

OWN THE DAILY GOAL. LEAD THE DOCK. HELP TURN COMPLETED ORDERS INTO SHIPPED SALES.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.