Shipping and Receiving Manager:

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Job Summary

The Shipping & Receiving Manager is responsible for overseeing all inbound and outbound logistics activities in compliance with aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role ensures accurate material receipt, storage, handling, documentation, and shipment of aerospace components and assemblies while maintaining strict adherence to AS9100, FAA, ITAR/EAR, and customer-specific requirements. The position plays a critical role in preserving product integrity, traceability, and on-time delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001, ITAR/EAR, and applicable customer, contractual, and governmental requirements.
• Maintain material traceability, lot control, serialization, and configuration management from receipt through shipment.
• Ensure shipping and receiving processes align with internal Quality Management System procedures.
• Ensure proper handling and segregation of controlled, classified, and export-restricted materials.

Shipping & Receiving Operations

• Manage all inbound and outbound shipments, including raw materials, production hardware, tooling, repairables, and finished aerospace products.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, drawings, certificates of conformance (CoC), and inspection requirements.
• Ensure outbound shipments meet customer requirements for packaging, labeling, preservation, and documentation.
• Oversee preparation and review of shipping documents, including packing lists, CoCs, air waybills, commercial invoices, and export documentation.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments with approved carriers and freight forwarders.

Inventory & Material Control

• Oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and reconciliation activities.
• Ensure proper storage, environmental controls, and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention practices.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production to resolve material discrepancies, nonconformances, and shortages.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Supervise and train shipping and receiving personnel on compliance, safety, and aerospace best practices.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, damage rates, and compliance metrics.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Program Management, and Production to support operational goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance.

Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, company safety policies, and hazardous material handling requirements.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies related to material handling, export compliance, and shipment integrity.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of shipping/receiving or logistics experience in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of AS9100, ITAR/EAR, and aerospace documentation requirements.
• Proven leadership experience managing warehouse or logistics teams.
• Strong understanding of domestic and international shipping regulations.
• Close attention to detail with a strong compliance and documentation mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government or defense aerospace programs.
• Prior audit participation with customers, registrars, or regulatory bodies.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Core Competencies

• Regulatory compliance and risk management
• Aerospace material traceability and documentation
• Leadership and team development
• Cross-functional communication
• Process discipline and continuous improvement

Located in a vibrant city known for its rich history and cultural diversity, this role offers an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in the aerospace industry.