Warehouse Department Lead

ThriftBooks•Tolleson, AZ

2d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

ThriftBooks is the world's largest used book retailer. We believe in a workplace where respect for our employees matters, where promoting from within is how we grow, and where safety comes first in all our decisions and planning. At ThriftBooks, your work will help get inexpensive books into the hands of people who need them instead of going into landfill. We strive to create a friendly work environment with high standards of performance and rewards for excellence. We started out small and remember that encouraging people to do their best is how we expanded to our current scale. If you want to learn about the intersection of technology, innovation, and good old-fashioned teamwork, we might be a good fit for you. Wherever you start in the company, our hope is that is a launching point to higher achievement. At ThriftBooks, your success is up to you. Currently hiring a Warehouse Lead for 2nd Shift, Monday thru Friday, 3:30p.m. to 12:00a.m.

Requirements

At least two years of supervisory warehouse experience, with a proven ability to lead, encourage, and coach employees to meet their production goals.
A positive and respectful attitude every day, while working independently and as a part of a team.
Willingness to be coached and given feedback to become their best self.
Interest in developing their career.
Physically able to work 8 hours a day, standing, walking, bending, and lifting to 30 pounds, while keeping your body in constant motion.
Diplomatic leadership skills in managing personnel.
Able to provide insights and analysis in team dynamics.
Ability to coach and provide guidance to team on managing workload and processes.
Ability to interpret instructions and convey these to team as assigned duties.
Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment with shifting goals.
Excellent time management and ability to focus on department and company goals.
Must be able to pay attention to detail.
Must have good organizational skills and able to follow instructions orally/written.
Must have computer skills, including Microsoft Suite (primarily Outlook and Excel).
Willingness to authorize a pre-employment background check.
Willingness to authorize a pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with military and/or veteran status are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Leading your warehouse team to meet production goals by training and coaching your team members.
Monitoring production reports ensuring hourly KPI’s are met and/or exceeded.
Providing feedback from team members as we strive for the highest standards and reward our best employees.
Managing personnel.
Providing insights and analysis in team dynamics.
Coaching and providing guidance to team on managing workload and processes.
Interpreting instructions and conveying these to team as assigned duties.
Prioritizing multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment with shifting goals.
Focusing on department and company goals.