Clearance Lead

Bob's Discount Furniture • Taftville, CT

5d

About The Position

The Clearance Lead is responsible for real-time analysis and assists with coordinating and balancing DC Shipping operations and manpower across all areas. The role assigns picking and loading tasks to production employees, supports the Shipping Supervisor in keeping production tasks flowing smoothly, records and reports truck and trailer numbers for outgoing deliveries, and helps ensure end-of-day tasks are completed. The position reports to the Shipping Supervisor and works under that supervisor’s direct supervision, following standard policies and procedures with opportunities for unreviewed decision-making.

The Clearance Lead provides administrative support to the Shipping Supervisor, supports picking and loading operations as needed, and helps report, research, and resolve issues between the host system and WMS. The role has no direct financial or supervisory responsibilities, but provides information and support to production staff. Additional duties may be assigned as requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience in a warehouse environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly recognize and diagnose trends and patterns in productivity data.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on department needs, including weekends and evenings.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced computer skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Red Prairie.

Responsibilities

• Perform real-time analysis.
• Assist with coordinating and balancing DC Shipping operations.
• Assist with balancing manpower across all areas.
• Assign picking and loading tasks to production employees.
• Support the Shipping Supervisor/Manager and help ensure tasks flow smoothly for the production crew.
• Record and report truck and trailer numbers for outgoing deliveries.
• Support reporting, researching, and timely resolution of issues between the host system and WMS.
• Ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Provide administrative support to the Shipping Supervisor.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of needed systems.
• Perform additional duties as requested.
• Support picking and loading operations as needed.
• Provide information and support to production staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED