Lead I (Mon-Fri 7:00AM-3:30PM)

RK Logistics Group•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The Lead I is responsible for the safety, productivity, and performance of operational employees on the designated shift. The role includes strategic planning, project management, performance analysis, and cross-department coordination to support operational excellence. The Lead I ensures scheduled operations are completed efficiently and meet quality standards, and escalates open issues to the appropriate supervisor, manager, or designated management contact. The role supports team training, task delegation, scheduling, workflow optimization, safety and quality compliance, inventory control, shipping and receiving, customer service, and continuous improvement. It works with supervisors, management, internal departments, engineers, and other stakeholders to resolve operational issues and maintain standards for quality, safety, delivery, cost, and morale. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a willingness to work a flexible schedule and overtime to cover escalations if required. Pay is $27.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–4 years of experience in logistics or a related field.
Strong math, writing, and communication skills.
Intermediate computer proficiency.
Knowledge of inventory control, shipping and receiving, and RF equipment.
Forklift certification or experience operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
Understanding of Lean, 5S, and 7S methodologies.
Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
High accuracy and attention to detail, with ownership of tasks.
Integrity and professionalism.
Adaptability to changing priorities and operational goals.
Ability to collaborate with others, follow instructions, and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to read and write and comprehend basic checklists, forms, and other documents.
Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Ability to stand, walk, handle objects, reach with hands and arms, climb ladders, kneel, and crouch.
Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds unassisted using safe lifting techniques.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including overtime when required to cover escalations.
Adherence to RK Safety, Quality, ISO, and HR policies and standards.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.
Microsoft Office experience.
Ability to use light power tools.

Responsibilities

Mentor team members and provide advanced training to ensure role clarity and departmental alignment.
Lead by example in professionalism, punctuality, and work ethic, and foster a positive team attitude.
Support onboarding and continuous training efforts.
Delegate tasks and monitor team performance to meet daily quotas.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, SOPs, and productivity goals.
Assist with scheduling and resource allocation to optimize workflow.
Monitor departmental emails and respond promptly.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and 5S principles.
Conduct performance analysis and report findings to senior management.
Run daily reports and address discrepancies.
Support monthly inventory counts and maintain accurate records.
Collaborate with internal departments to resolve operational issues.
Maintain customer relationships and serve as a point of contact during visits.
Communicate with engineers and other stakeholders.
Manage inbound and outbound shipments, will calls, and material transactions.
Monitor ticketing systems and process SAP transactions, including RTS, NCI, and SRK.
Oversee inventory and ordering of crates, boxes, and cleanroom bags.
Sign IPC employee timecards and run RMBWA reports.
Provide supervisors, managers, peers, and subordinates with information about quality, safety, delivery, cost, and morale.
Assist the Supervisor in ensuring team adherence to policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
Ensure processes run smoothly and workers remain safe.
Provide internal and external customer service.
Navigate within WMS to check material and its current location.
Assess current practices and drive improvements.
Coordinate with management, peers, subordinates, and other internal departments to resolve issues and concerns.
Follow SLAs and SWIs, RK policies and standards, and complete other assigned duties.