Warehouse Lead

Ruan Transportation Management Systems•Madison, MS

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead carries out day-to-day work activities as directed by the supervisor and communicates the supervisor’s directions to the team. The role leads by example to maintain workflow in line with business needs and works with team members to identify safety and continuous-improvement opportunities. Under the supervisor’s direction, the Warehouse Lead provides team leadership through communication, coaching, appraisal, and recognition, and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. The role helps ensure work is available for operators and tasks are completed on time, directs inbound or outbound material flow, and directs Forklift Operators or Warehouse Associates to move resources to available work. The Warehouse Lead coordinates schedule changes and cancellations with fleet dispatch, may cover for the Warehouse Supervisor when needed, and performs other job-related duties and special projects as required. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to completion.

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 perform 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 multitasking environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
Ability to lead and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

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