Team Lead

Verst Logistics

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead is responsible for fulfilling the duties of a Warehouse Associate as needed, assisting the Supervisor and other internal groups to meet customer requirements, and training associates on processes while providing feedback. Key responsibilities include assuring the safety and security of associates and inventory, coordinating with other departments, and monitoring associate production standards in partnership with the Supervisor. The role also involves assisting in monitoring indirect labor, planning and coordinating shift activities, and communicating shift directives for efficiency and accuracy. The Team Lead provides leadership, sets a positive example, continuously trains associates on SOPs and JSAs, and serves as a primary point of reference for operational questions. They work closely with the supervisor on staffing and overtime, assist in scheduling and delegating workflow, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Additional duties include completing forms and reports, conducting pre-shift and safety meetings, completing safety observations, and performing cycle counts and customer inventories. Marginal functions include backing up the Warehouse Supervisor, assisting with compliance, filling in for other Leads, acting as an extension of the supervisor, and temporarily covering for the Supervisor during vacations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 year’s direct experience in a manufacturing, production, or fulfillment environment.
• Self-motivated with high sense of urgency, resourceful and adaptability.
• Able to lead small groups independently.
• Basic Microsoft skills.
• Must be able to follow specific instructions thoroughly and accurately and provide instructions to other associates as needed.
• Able to lift to 40 lbs. safely on occasion as required.
• Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed due to customer requirements.
• Ability to understand, follow and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Ability to be cross trained in multiple departments / areas.
• Able to lead small CI/Lean projects with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills the duties and responsibilities of a Warehouse Associate as needed.
• Assist the Supervisor and other internal groups to meet and exceed customer requirements.
• Train associates on processes and providing feedback on process/performance.
• Assure the safety and security of associates and inventory.
• Coordinate with other departments on processes and procedures.
• Monitor associate production standards and partner with Supervisor to ensure standards are met and SOPs are followed.
• Assist in monitoring indirect labor.
• Assist planning and coordinate shift activities to ensure adherence to all procedures and documentation set forth.
• Assist in planning, prioritizing, and communicating shift directives to ensure efficient and accuracy for related activities.
• Provides leadership and sets a positive example for other associates through productivity, quality, sanitation, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Continuously trains and develops associates on standard operation procedures (SOP) and job safety analysis (JSA).
• Serves as a primary point of reference for Associates regarding operational or procedural questions to Verst and temporary labor personnel as required to ensure the efficient, accurate and timely completion of projects.
• Works closely with supervisor on staffing needs and overtime requirements, and assists in scheduling, delegating and prioritizing workflow.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and reinforces sanitation and safety policies with warehouse associates.
• Completes forms and prepares reports as required.
• Conduct pre-shift and safety meetings.
• Complete Safety observations.
• Conduct Cycle counts and customer inventories.
• Back up Warehouse Supervisor as needed.
• Assist the Supervisor and other Staff to ensure compliance with all company rules, policies, and guidelines.
• Other tasks and deemed necessary to ensure customer compliance, safety, and all company rules, policies and guidelines are met.
• Fill in for other Leads when needed.
• Act as an extension of the supervisor to accomplish business tasks.
• Act as short-term temporary Supervisor to cover vacations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees