Warehouse / Inventory Lead - Day Shift

Ruan Transportation Management Systems•Locust Grove, GA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse / Inventory Lead works on-site in Locust Grove, Georgia, and executes day-to-day work activities as directed by the supervisor. The role communicates the supervisor’s directions, leads by example, and helps maintain a workflow consistent with business needs. The Lead works with team members to promote safety and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Under the Supervisor’s direction, the Lead provides team leadership through communication, coaching, appraising, and recognition, and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. The position helps ensure work is available for operators and completed on time, directs inbound or outbound material flow, and assigns Forklift Operators or Warehouse Associates to available work. It also coordinates schedule changes and cancellations with fleet dispatch and may cover for the Warehouse Supervisor when needed. Other job-related duties and special projects may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
1–2 years of experience in warehouse operations.
Commitment to Ruan’s value statement by acting with integrity.
Ability to meet behavioral expectations and work in alignment with the guiding principles of safety, people, customer, performance, and continuous improvement.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
Ability to organize and prioritize workload effectively in a multitask environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
Ability to lead and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

Carry out the Company’s organizational values and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies.
Provide team leadership under the Supervisor’s direction through effective communication, coaching, appraising, and recognition.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
Promote safety, including accident review and identifying improvement opportunities.
Ensure work is available for operators and tasks are completed on time.
Direct inbound or outbound material flow.
Direct Forklift Operators or Warehouse Associates to move resources to available work.
Coordinate schedule changes, cancellations, and related matters with fleet dispatch.
Cover for the Warehouse Supervisor when needed.
Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.