Shipping Lead Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the shipping lead opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input to and enforce global functional process operations policies, procedures and organizational setup in line with functional leadership and Supply Chain Management guidelines.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Ensure any special instructions on the Bill-of-Lading are followed
• Make load adjustments to ensure that priority shipments are completed
• Serve a a member of the inventory team, assisting in inventories when requested
• Participate in supervisor development training as directed
• Perform general housekeeping and maintain area cleanliness
• Load scrap materials including cardboard, film and cores
• Excel – appropriate function key/formula use, building charts and graphs, using sort and filter functions, formatting cells/rows/columns (justification, font, colors, comments, merging and wrapping), removing columns, rows, and cells
• Load assorted products and materials into trailers for shipping

Please consider me for the shipping lead opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for a key interface with multiple teams such as Propositions, Distribution, Digital, Client Services, Operations and Technology.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Prep items for shipments
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition
• Of shipments
• Lead and direct a variety of shipping and receiving tasks such as overseeing the completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities delegated by the Production Supervisor
• Oversee the training of new shipping associates, inventory cycle counts, warehouse organization and raw material and finished good storage planning
• Support the Shipping Supervisor when necessary with all shipping documentation, the coordinating, scheduling and delivery of orders
• Communicate with appropriate departmental supervisors regarding all inbound and outbound loads, finished good needs, quarantined items, load discrepancies and any pertinent information needed to run a smooth, productive and efficient flow between departments
• Prior experience in a shipping environment is preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of shipping lead. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for training to direct reports for all operations equipment, including certification for forklift and pallet jack operation.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Unload assorted products and materials into the warehouse
• Manually stack production into trailers to ensure effective space utilization
• Schedule employees and assign work loads
• Assume duties of Distribution Supervisor as needed
• Provide input on performance appraisals, corrective action, and staff development
• Computer competencies in Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and other software programs as needed
• Good computer skills including with ERP systems as it pertains to Shipping, Receiving, and Stockroom functions
• Good working knowledge of export regulations

Please consider me for the shipping lead opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for operations input for safety studies such as process hazard analyses and management of change procedures.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Good working knowledge of hazardous material packaging, labelling, and shipping requirements
• Monitor inventory and accuracy through cycle counts
• Fill orders from pick lists or Bill of Lading
• Unload inbound materials as needed to meet production requirements
• Load orders for customers to meet freight requirements
• Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty
• Willing to submit to a Drug Screen and Background Screen
• Supervises and coordinates employees activities

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the shipping lead position.

Previously, I was responsible for training as needed to ensure distribution staff has adequate analytical skills to as it relates to distribution operations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Self- motivated and perform tasks with minimum supervision
• Be able to pass forklift certification
• Basic commands of Microsoft Office products
• Maintain Class A Driver’s License with Hazardous Endorsement
• Good JBT product line knowledge
• Familiarity with Safety activities, safe behavior observations, and team activities
• Personal computer and job related application software (word processing, spread sheet)
• Profit-key international business system