Warehouse Lead - Overnight

Ruan Transportation Management Systems•Otsego, MN

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead executes day-to-day work activities as directed by the supervisor and communicates the supervisor’s directions while leading by example. The role helps maintain a consistent workflow aligned with business needs and works with team members to promote safety and identify continuous-improvement opportunities. The position requires carrying out the company’s organizational values and operating in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. Under the supervisor’s direction, the Warehouse Lead provides team leadership through communication, coaching, appraising, and recognition, and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. The role ensures work is available for operators and completed on time, directs inbound or outbound material flow, and gives Forklift Operators or Warehouse Associates direction on moving resources to available work. The lead coordinates with fleet dispatch regarding schedule changes and cancellations and may cover for the Warehouse Supervisor when needed. Other job-related duties and special projects may also be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
One to two 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 of people.
Ability to lead and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

Communicate the supervisor’s directions and lead by example to help ensure workflow remains consistent with business needs.
Provide leadership through effective communication, coaching, appraising, and recognizing team members.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
Promote safety, including reviewing accidents and identifying improvement opportunities.
Ensure work is available for operators and tasks are completed 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 on schedule changes, cancellations, and related matters.
Cover for the Warehouse Supervisor when needed.
Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.
Carry out the company’s organizational values and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.