Warehouse Associate Team Lead - Shipping
About The Position
DEMDACO is a gift and home décor company based in Leawood, KS. We strive to 'lift the spirit' with our customers, consumers and colleagues. Products are curated through this filter then carefully reproduced by skilled craftspeople around the world. Under the DEMDACO brand, our product categories include Gifts, Home Décor, Entertaining, Fashion, Baby and Willow Tree. For more than 25 years, DEMDACO has strived to 'Lift the Spirit' in times of celebration, when comfort is needed, or just to put a smile on someone’s face. We believe that business in not merely a financial endeavor, but first-and-foremost, a human endeavor. This philosophy guides our business decisions and informs how the company interacts with colleagues and customers and it leads our efforts in creating a dynamic workplace. To learn more, please visit https://www.demdaco.com In order to be considered a candidate for this position, you must submit your resume/application and complete the Culture Index Survey below: https://www.cultureindex.com/c/9671A7 This Team Lead role will support the warehouse leadership team by assisting with the day-to-day operation of a section within the Warehouse function. Responsible for a group of operators to ensure efficient and safe warehouse operations in achieving business targets. Provide line management to the team, coordinate workloads, and provide support. Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and team objectives. Work under general supervision, reviewed by leadership.
Requirements
- A minimum of 1 year of related experience is desired
- A minimum of 1 year Machine operating experience
- Previous experience loading/unloading trailers is desired
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers.
- Ability to identify practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to learn the application of RF equipment.
Responsibilities
- Assist the department supervisor with running efficient warehouse operations to meet operational targets
- Ensure delivery of materials to production lines as required to meet production schedules
- Train new warehouse associates in area of responsibility
- Ensure accurate inventory levels
- Make recommendations to the supervisor for process and system enhancements that will improve efficiency and eliminate waste.
- Resolve personnel and process issues where possible. Elevate issues to the supervisor as necessary.
- Assist the supervisor with capacity planning
- Ensure published safety standards are being observed by associates
- Ensure a clean and tidy working environment
- Support supervisor with personnel management including accurate time and attendance and productivity tracking.
- Communicate daily priorities, targets, and operational requirements with department staff
- Report progress updates, key achievements and any concerns to the supervisor and/or Manager
- Ensure that vehicles, machinery and equipment is well maintained and fit for purpose
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
