Frontline Leader

Hypertherm Associates • Kent, WA

1d • $29 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The Frontline Leader in the Warehouse will manage a small team of associates in our Warehouse and will be responsible for the timely movement of inventory, materials and products. Frontline Leaders have a direct impact on our Associates and our business. At Hypertherm Associates, we strive to maintain a clean, safe, supportive, state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. We provide individuals with prior experience in the military, food service, retail, healthcare, seasonal employment, education, etc., or those looking to return to work with a new career path. You can also contribute to our 100% Associate-owned company by participating in process improvement initiatives to reduce environmental impacts, enhance quality, reduce cost, and increase our shared profits.

Requirements

• 18 years or older with a High School Diploma or GED
• Proven leadership abilities with 3-5 years of experience (Team Lead, Supervisor, or similar role) in a warehouse, logistics, or materials management environment
• Hands-on experience with receiving processes, including system entry, and discrepancy resolution
• Forklift experience required (certification preferred or ability to obtain quickly)
• Strong working knowledge of inventory control practices and warehouse operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and improve performance
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically active environment
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification (or recent practical experience operating various equipment)
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems
• Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement experience
• Experience in manufacturing or high-volume distribution environments

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and develop team members to improve performance, safety, and engagement
• Monitor workflow and staffing to meet productivity and service level targets
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment as needed; serve as a hands-on resource for the team
• Investigate discrepancies, resolve inventory issues, and coordinate cross-functionally as needed
• Foster a culture of safety by completing safety incident reports, holding others accountable to safety protocols, and providing mentorship to safety champions.
• Support a quality culture and established quality standards. Understand the Red Tag process, quarantine process, and participating in root cause analysis.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to processes and associate performance to ensure that processes are picking, packaging, shipping/receiving runs effectively and efficiently
• Ensure others are informed of day-to-day operations, delivery metrics, customer demands, or obstacles/challenges that the team are faced with.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Base hourly pay PLUS an Annual Profit-Sharing with a target of 20% BONUS
• Reduced Medical premiums – starting on Day 1
• No layoff philosophy – We have an over 50-year history of no layoffs
• Employee Stock Ownership in our 100% Associate-owned company.
• A starting annual accrual of 3 weeks of Earned Time, 24 hours of Sick Time, 10 paid company holidays, and 40 hours of Community Service Time
• Developmental opportunities and college tuition program assistance

What This Job Offers

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