Warehouse Lead - Shipping (MCR Safety)

Bunzl Distribution • Piperton, TN

120d

About The Position

The Shipping Team Lead's primary responsibility is to supervise the day-to-day operations of Tingley (MCR Safety) operations within the shipping department. This position is responsible for coordinating all Tingley's shipping activities as a liaison for the shipping manager. Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you'll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today, but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future. At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude. This position is responsible for leading and controlling activities of branch warehouse personnel assigned to the Shipping Department. Ensures order selection and related shipping functions are performed in an effective manner. Monitors work processes and environmental conditions to ensure the safety of all employees.

Requirements

• 1-3 years experience in warehousing required; previous supervisory experience preferred
• Must be able to lift heavy objects (occasionally between 60-75 lbs) with or without reasonable accommodation for an entire shift
• High school Diploma; 2 years of college experience is preferred
• Prior supervisory experience preferred; SAP experience a plus.
• Must have an excellent working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Bilingual individuals are preferred.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must have excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, and customer service skills.
• Must have a positive, approachable personality, geared toward teamwork and customer service.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions.
• Must possess leadership skills (initiative, self-starter, be positively influential, and drive).
• Must possess strong analytical/problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members in the timely and accurate assembly of customer orders, in preparation for shipment
• Provide a professional environment with relation to fellow team members, other department members and external customers.
• Direct the necessary daily activities to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Organize and focus on improved productivity levels in a manner that stresses effectiveness by improving processes as well as the efficiencies of department team members.
• Ensure company policies are communicated, applied and enforced (i.e. operational, safety, administrative, etc.)
• Maximize quality and productivity by understanding the expectations of the company and assisting the Shipping Warehouse Manager in evaluating performance variances in order to identify root cause and corrective action.
• Responsible for leading a group of shipping employees.
• Assign deliveries to Order Pullers, and make sure each delivery is reviewed for special instructions and proper shipping data when needed
• Prioritize orders by truck line pickup times, reporting updates to the shipping manager to ensure on time shipments.
• Must be familiar with the flow of work and schedule of truck line pickups to perform this function.
• Monitor the floor to ensure all shipping employees are following proper pulling and checking procedures.
• Monitor the shipping dock to ensure any overpulled or cancelled stock is communicated to the appropriate personnel to put back into the proper inventory location.
• Maintain and monitor aisle cleanliness by keeping aisle assignments up to date with assigned personnel
• Monitor dock operations and report back to the shipping manager to ensure needs are being met in all areas to maintain company service level % of 99.25%.
• Administer progress, discipline, and enforcement of all Company policies and procedures.
• Track and order supplies via project manager as necessary.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comfortable work environment
• Full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED