Team Leader - Warehouse
About The Position
Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world. Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX. NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock. NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees. NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world. Responsibilities Provide departmental support and lead the staff in the Warehouse department. Coordinate and lead warehouse activities on a daily basis under the direction of Warehouse operation management Responsible for the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of product within the Company’s standard operating procedures Monitor inbound and outbound activities Support staff as needed in performing job functions such as storing, picking, packing, shipping and receiving Maintain product location system and ensure optimal utilization of space through warehouse consolidation Assist in inventory control Promote the efficient and safe operation of product handling equipment Participate in implementing work schedules and ensuring that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly Complete all necessary reports in a timely and accurate manner With the guidance of the Supervisor, conduct general staff training Ensure staff is compliant with company policies Handle other job assignments as determined by the direct Supervisor
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in warehouse, distribution and/or transportation
- Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills
- Strong teamwork skills and inclination
- Good communications skill – listening providing and receiving feedback
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Good computer skills- Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate or significant or relevant or appropriate working experience
- Ability to frequently stand, bend, twist, reach, lift, push, pull, carry heavy objects in a warehouse setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide departmental support and lead the staff in the Warehouse department.
- Coordinate and lead warehouse activities on a daily basis under the direction of Warehouse operation management
- Responsible for the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of product within the Company’s standard operating procedures
- Monitor inbound and outbound activities
- Support staff as needed in performing job functions such as storing, picking, packing, shipping and receiving
- Maintain product location system and ensure optimal utilization of space through warehouse consolidation
- Assist in inventory control
- Promote the efficient and safe operation of product handling equipment
- Participate in implementing work schedules and ensuring that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly
- Complete all necessary reports in a timely and accurate manner
- With the guidance of the Supervisor, conduct general staff training
- Ensure staff is compliant with company policies
- Handle other job assignments as determined by the direct Supervisor
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
- 401k with a company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
- Generous Vacation and Sick time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
