Lead - Blairs

Unique Industries, Inc.•Blairs, VA

13d•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Unique Industries is seeking a Team Lead to work the third shift in the Receiving Department at its Virginia warehouse. The role supports the department manager and Senior Lead in coordinating staff and maintaining efficient, accurate, safe, and consistent department operations. The position also helps employees resolve work-process issues, trains new and existing employees, and maintains records and an orderly work area. The company is family-owned and has more than 60 years of industry experience. It offers benefits including 401(k), multiple healthcare plan options, and paid time off. Pay is competitive and based on job-related skills, experience, education, training, and geographic location. The stated minimum pay is $20.00; actual pay depends on the candidate’s qualifications, company compensation guidelines, and business needs.

Requirements

Ability to communicate with management and coworkers to meet departmental goals.
Strong mathematical skills.
Strong typing and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Working knowledge of JDE/WMS.
Strong attention to detail when composing, typing, and proofreading materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and follow through on action items.
Ability to work independently with little direction.

Nice To Haves

Continued education preferred.
One year of experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and training that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

Assist the department manager or Senior Lead in organizing and delegating staff responsibilities to support efficient operations and productivity.
Examine departmental work to ensure all work orders are completed with 100% accuracy.
Troubleshoot work-process problems and relay information to a manager or supervisor.
Assist employees with work-process problems.
Maintain daily logs and records for record-keeping and reporting.
Direct proper stacking, labeling, inspection, and quality of orders processed through the department.
Maintain the work area effectively.
Interact with other areas of the department to understand issues and assess needs for improving process consistency and integrity.
Assist the department manager or Senior Lead with directing employees, raising safety concerns to a supervisor, and providing performance feedback on coworkers.
Train new hires and existing employees.
Continuously build knowledge and skills, stay current with developments in manufacturing and distribution, and share expertise with others.
Maintain a professional manner and constructive working relationships.
Support company-wide quality and safety.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.