Team Lead, Warehouse - 1st Shift

Taco Family of Companies • Cranston, RI

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Team Lead – Taco Cranston (TCR) is a key operational leader responsible for driving efficiency, accuracy, and safety within the TCR warehouse. This role ensures seamless execution of daily workflows, including material handling, inventory control, and order fulfillment, while meeting or exceeding established KPIs and customer expectations. The Team Lead provides hands-on leadership, coaching, and development to team members, enforces compliance with company standards, and champions a culture of continuous improvement and workplace safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, associate degree a plus
• 5+ years of warehouse experience; 1-year leading team preferred
• Ability to obtain forklift certification
• Proficiency in warehouse operations and equipment handling
• ERP system experience with strong data navigation skills
• Strong decision-making and conflict management abilities
• Effective time management and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Leadership capability to guide and influence team performance
• Physical ability for repetitive tasks, including standing and lifting
• Flexible schedule availability (early mornings, evenings, weekends)

Nice To Haves

• Lean 5S certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Direct and coordinate warehouse activities, including picking, packing, shipping, and receiving, to ensure optimal workflow and productivity.
• Workload Planning: Prioritize and assign tasks to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Team Development: Train, mentor, and coach team members on warehouse procedures, safety protocols, and company policies.
• Quality & Compliance: Monitor adherence to standard operating procedures, ensuring accuracy in documentation, inventory, and transactions.
• Systems Management: Utilize ERP systems for material movement, scheduling, and shipping; monitor inventory accuracy via ERP and Power BI dashboards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production and other departments to ensure timely order fulfillment and operational alignment.
• Inventory Control: Conduct cycle counts and audits to maintain inventory integrity.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process inefficiencies and implement best practices to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Safety & Equipment Oversight: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations; maintain equipment functionality and initiate work orders as needed.
• Conflict Resolution: Address team issues promptly through coaching and escalation when necessary.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support warehouse operations.

Benefits

• Provides competitive salaries and benefits
• Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
• Believes in sharing profits with its employees
• Is mindful about family, health and well-being
• Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
• Embraces and celebrates diversity

What This Job Offers

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