Warehouse Associate IV-1793

Protective Industrial Products•Olive Branch, MS

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP) is seeking an Operations and Training Specialist for their Olive Branch, MS location. This role is crucial for resolving issues and optimizing warehouse processes to ensure efficient and timely product delivery. The specialist will leverage a deep understanding of warehouse systems and best practices to drive improvements, mentor team members, and develop training materials for sustained operational excellence. The position involves approximately 50% operational responsibilities and 50% training and development responsibilities.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in warehouse operations, with a focus on process improvement and warehouse IT systems optimization.
Extensive knowledge of warehouse management software packages including Eclipse.
Willingness to mentor and coach others.
Knowledge of safety standards and best practices in warehouse operations.
Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to resolving issues.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coach and mentor effectively.
Demonstrated success in collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree, preferred

Responsibilities

Identify, diagnose, and resolve operational issues in real-time to maintain workflow and meet customer requirements within the distribution center.
Role model the PIP values and behaviors as a senior member of the operations team.
Monitor warehouse process controls and performance metrics to ensure that operational processes meet or exceed established standards and customer expectations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including continuous improvement, operations, logistics, and customer service, to ensure alignment and coordination of operational activities.
Participate in operational improvement projects, from planning and implementation to monitoring and evaluation. Lead activities within project plans to ensure timely completion and to achieve desired outcomes.
Actively contribute to team meetings, projects, and other site activities that promote operational excellence.
Support the site training leader by identifying training needs and requirements and translating them into training documents that will support employee development.
Support the site training leader in delivering training programs focused on site operations and workflow.
Participate in the creation, review, and improvement of training documents, SOPs, and site-specific procedures.
Support new hire orientation sessions and help acclimate new hires.
Function as a subject matter expert by sharing insights on best practices, training needs, and operational improvements.
Provide hands-on coaching to employees, offering guidance on standard operating procedures, safety practices, and productivity techniques.