Distribution Center Receiving Lead 3rd Shift

Perfetti Van Melle•Erlanger, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Perfetti Van Melle, a leading global manufacturer of confectionery and chewing gum, is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Distribution Center Receiving Lead to join their growing team. This role is based on the 3rd shift and involves monitoring the flow of goods, supporting picking, shipping, and receiving operations, and ensuring inventory accuracy. The position also focuses on maintaining safety standards by monitoring forklift operators and equipment, and ensuring the smooth daily flow of work with minimal supervisor support. The Receiving Lead may also be asked to cover other areas and shifts as needed.

Requirements

Forklift experience REQUIRED
1+ years supply chain experience (scheduling, transportation distribution, supervision)
Knowledge of Warehouse operations best practices
Good work history and a willing to be a team player
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Warehouse Practices
Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize daily activities and on-going projects.
Flexibility, managing change in a positive direction.
Time Management-Managing one’s own time and the times of others.
Judgment and Decision Making-Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Work well with others in a team-oriented environment.
Speaking- Talk to others to convey information effectively.
Good computer skills, especially Excel, PPT, PBI and experience with SAP and WMS.
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

JDA experience is preferred
Bi-Lingual (Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

Monitors flow and communicates with floor personnel to identify possible problems or changes.
Provides primary focus on picking operations, but will support shipping and receiving operations as needed.
Provides coverage for vacations on other shifts, as well as for office personnel and supervisors when needed.
Responsible for various reports to maintain inventory accuracy.
Answers questions for floor personnel.
Monitors forklift operators and equipment to ensure the safety of warehouse personnel and those around them.
Keeps the daily flow of working moving with minimal support from the supervisor.
May be asked to cover other areas, including off-shifts.
Assist Supervisor in managing between 14-25 employees.