Position Summary
The Shipping Manager is responsible for the accurate and compliant flow of incoming and outgoing materials within an AS9100-certified manufacturing environment. This role oversees receiving, inspection coordination, packaging, shipment preparation, documentation, and inventory support for raw material, work-in-process (WIP), finished goods (FG), tooling, and flight-critical hardware.
This position operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment requiring decisive action, strong prioritization skills, and the mental capacity to manage highly variable workloads. The Shipping Manager must work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Engineering, and Leadership teams while communicating proactively with urgency to ensure uninterrupted material flow and on-time delivery.
The Shipping Manager ensures all logistics and documentation meet aerospace quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance while maintaining strict traceability and record retention.
Key Responsibilities
Receiving & Incoming Material Management
- Receive incoming raw material, finished products, perishable tooling, hardware, and outsourced services.
- Verify packing slips, certifications, quantities, and part numbers against purchase orders and ERP records.
- Coordinate and perform receiving inspection processes per AS9100 procedures.
- Tag and identify materials to ensure full traceability.
- Segregate nonconforming or suspect material in accordance with quality procedures.
- Maintain accurate receiving documentation and inspection records.
- Communicate receiving discrepancies proactively with Quality, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams.
Shipping & Outbound Logistics
- Generate packing lists and shipping documentation using ERP and shipping platforms.
- Prepare and package shipments, including flight-critical and aerospace hardware requiring specialized packaging standards.
- Ensure correct labeling, part tagging, serialization, and traceability.
- Schedule carriers and coordinate shipments with customers and internal teams.
- Manage domestic and international shipments in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Verify accuracy of shipments prior to release.
- Make timely and decisive shipping decisions to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
Packaging & Compliance
- Implement appropriate packaging methods for aerospace and precision components.
- Follow customer specifications and internal procedures for protective packaging.
- Maintain packaging material inventory and standards.
- Ensure preservation methods for perishable tooling and sensitive materials.
- Escalate packaging or compliance concerns immediately to appropriate stakeholders.
Inventory & ERP Support
- Assist in managing WIP, finished goods, and raw material inventory.
- Perform transactions and updates within ERP systems accurately and in real time.
- Support cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives.
- Maintain accurate system records for shipping and receiving transactions.
- Prioritize workload dynamically based on changing production demands.
Documentation & Certification Control
- Coordinate and maintain records for material certifications and outsource service provider certifications.
- Ensure documentation packages are complete and compliant prior to shipment.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical records per AS9100 retention requirements.
- Proactively communicate missing or incomplete documentation to Quality and Purchasing.
Equipment Operation & Workplace Organization
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain organized shipping and receiving areas aligned with 5S principles.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of materials.
- Support continuous improvement and cross-departmental workflow initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in shipping, receiving, or logistics within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
- Working knowledge of AS9100 requirements and quality system expectations.
- Experience using ERP systems for inventory and shipping transactions.
- Proficiency with shipping software platforms (e.g., carrier management systems such as FedEx Manager).
- Expert forklift operation and material handling experience.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment requiring decisive action and rapid prioritization.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and communicate proactively with urgency.
- Demonstrated ability to manage fluctuating workloads and multiple competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing Technology, Business, or related field preferred.
- Familiarity with traceability requirements and controlled material handling.
- Experience packaging high-value or flight-critical components.
- Knowledge of international shipping regulations and export documentation.
Core Competencies
- High attention to detail and organizational discipline.
- Decisiveness and sound judgment under time constraints.
- Mental agility and adaptability in dynamic manufacturing environments.
- Cross-functional collaboration and proactive communication.
- Accountability and ownership of logistics processes.
- Commitment to quality, compliance, and traceability.
- Ability to maintain urgency while preserving accuracy.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and move materials per company guidelines.
- Frequent standing, walking, and operation of material handling equipment.
- Comfortable working in a shop floor and warehouse environment.
Pay Rate:
$50,000 to 65,000 per year, depending on level of experience and required/preferred qualifications.
About Northeast Tool & Manufacturing:
Northeast Tool & Manufacturing is a preferred supplier of precision machined parts and complex assemblies for the Aerospace, Defense, & Space industries. Our strong reputation for exceptional quality standards, innovative processes, and cutting-edge solutions allows us to handle the most complex requests with ease.
Northeast Tool is a certified ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D facility, as well as ITAR DDC
compliant. The company specializes in a diverse range of capabilities, including 5-Axis
Milling, Multi-Axis Turning, & Wire EDM.
