Lead Warehouse Specialist

Office Depot • Carol Stream, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Warehouse Specialist is responsible for overseeing daily shipping operations, ensuring timely and accurate shipment of goods, coordinating with team members, and maintaining compliance with company policies and safety regulations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of experience in warehouse, distribution, or supply chain
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems and equipment
• Basic level of computer skills
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of the operation of power/mobile equipment
• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds regularly, up to 150 pounds infrequently and operate manual pallet jacks
• Physically able to handle repetitive lifting, climbing, standing, and walking
• Must be able to perform the duties performed by the associates they lead
• English competency required

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or leadership experience
• Experience in and familiarity with systems, tools, or processes
• MS Office Suite
• Additional training and/or certification on additional power equipment
• Basic product knowledge

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations in a specific department to delivery and exceed key metrics, conduct tier 1 meetings, participate in safety committee, ensure appropriate workflow and labor distribution, address and resolve obstacles.
• Assist management with safety and building security issues, allocate resources to perform comprehensive pre-shift walkthrough of the department to identify and address any safety risks, contribute to root cause accident analyses and resolution activities.
• Partner and ensure ongoing communication with leadership in the other departments to balance volume and labor across the shift by helping to direct and coordinate workflow.
• Develop ideas and suggestions for operational improvements utilizing LEAN practices.
• Responsible for completion of all required paperwork and adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide training and coaching to new and existing team members, including technical training, problem-solving resources, recognition and input for performance reviews.
• Assist upholding a 5S culture by keeping the department clean, organized, and audit-ready.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• competitive salaries
• benefits package
• opportunity to move and grow within our organization
• eligible to participate in an incentive program

What This Job Offers

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