The Lead Logistics Technician

We are seeking an experienced Lead Logistics Technician to oversee daily shipping and logistics operations within our manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for coordinating packaging, processing shipments, scheduling carrier pickups, and ensuring materials are shipped accurately and on time.

Location: Middleburg Heights, OH

Salary Range: $28 - $30/hour

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ohio. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge:

• Lead daily shipping and logistics activities, coordinating workload across the logistics team to meet shipment priorities.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for carriers, drivers, and internal departments regarding shipment schedules and logistics coordination.

• Oversee packaging and preparation of outgoing shipments to ensure products are properly protected and meet customer specifications.

• Process shipments using parcel, LTL, freight, and international carriers while maintaining required documentation.

• Prepare and maintain accurate shipping documentation including Bills of Lading, packing slips, and export documentation when applicable.

• Schedule carrier pickups and coordinate transportation to ensure on-time delivery performance.

• Track shipments and resolve delays or logistics issues with carriers as needed.

• Maintain accurate shipping transactions within the ERP system and ensure data integrity for order fulfillment.

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of packaging materials and coordinate replenishment as needed.

• Train and mentor logistics technicians while reinforcing standard operating procedures and safety practices.

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations including DOT, OSHA, and company shipping procedures.

• Support continuous improvement efforts to improve shipping efficiency, organization, and workflow.

• Adhere to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and enforce safety protocols within the shipping area.

• Responsible for tracking raw materials. Coordinates the distribution point of material for outgoing material.

• The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Maintain a neat and clean work area.

• Perform other related duties or functions assigned.

Your Expertise:

• High school diploma or GED required, associate degree preferred. Additional education or certification in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain management is a plus.

• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong experience processing shipments, packaging materials, and coordinating carrier pickups.

• Working knowledge of parcel, LTL, freight, and carrier shipping processes.

• Solid understanding of domestic and international shipping logistics and related documentation.

• Proficient in ERP systems and common shipping platforms (e.g., UPS, FedEx, freight carrier portals).

• Familiarity with shipping certifications and documentation requirements (e.g., NAFTA, MSDS, HTS, EAR).

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Forklift operation certification is a plus.

• Ability to coordinate shipments while maintaining customer delivery timelines and priorities.

• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.

• Experience mentoring or supporting team members in daily operational tasks.

This position may require exposure to information, which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e., the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.