Team Lead

MD Logistics Inc•Plainfield, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees the daily objectives set by the Supervisor and makes sure the daily department work volumes are completed. Contributes to a work team environment and interfaces with employees and customers. Assures associates maintain good manufacturing practices (GMP) as well as maintain product specifications. Extreme attention to detail is required.

Requirements

Some college and High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required
General warehouse experience
Knowledge of WMS
Good computer skills
Forklift Certification
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and correspondence.
Ability to physically count, add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to define problems establishes facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to stand (duration of the shift) and talk or hear.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Ability to walk and reach with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

Past Customer Services experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Organizes production by reviewing, planning, and allocating orders.
Schedule transportation appointments with various carriers, trucking companies and Freight Forwarders for pick up/ delivery times as well as receipt of client’s returns and inbound warehoused freight.
Maintains quality by following good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Documents production by completing end of day reports and updates inventories.
Must have a thorough understanding of all department processes and be able to train others in all aspects of processes, policies and procedures.
Works with Supervisor to ensure implementation of new strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed customer expectations
Responsible for leading their team in accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to the department
Maintains production standards by monitoring work execution to assure that only authorized and trained processes are being used, including proper use of equipment.
Ability to operate a forklift as needed to assist with loading and unloading materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or heavy power operated equipment, such as a Forklift. Order Picker, Reach Truck, Dock Stocker Forklift, and/or Power Operated Pallet Jack.
Ability to lead and direct associates daily.