Warehouse Lead

Westlake•Houston, TX

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. JOB SUMMARY The Team Leader oversees the development and implementation of Warehouse/Shipping/Receiving. The Team Leader oversees the personnel assigned with the department to ensure that the assigned work is produced in a timely fashion and procedures. This role directs the daily shipping/receiving activities such as labor scheduling, production planning, facility safety, equipment safety, and quality by performing the following duties either directly or through the project coordinators. The Team Leader promotes employee engagement in production and safety through continuous coaching, effective employee relations.

Requirements

Analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving various problems.
Leadership skills necessary to manage and develop a team.
Ability to define and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Organizational competencies and skills to keep projects, processes, and the entire production staff are meeting the standards.
Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in a warehouse supervisory role
Proficient understanding of warehouse management procedures
Excellent interpersonal, reading, writing, and communication abilities
Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Knowledgeable in inventory management and control practices
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
A willingness to work extended hours when necessary
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications
Forklift Certification within 90 days of employment
Excellent leadership skills
Familiarity with state and federal safety regulations
Strong interpersonal skills
High School education is a minimum requirement.
3+ years of supervisory in a manufacturing plant with preference of experience with building product manufacturing.
Experience managing people and be an effective communicator.

Responsibilities

Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures.
Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility.
Train, and mentor department staff.
Provide leadership and maintains time and production records daily.
Supervise daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, and distribution activities
Enforce operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient workflow
Maintain accurate inventory records through regular physical counts and reconciliation with data storage systems
Assign tasks to warehouse staff and monitor their performance to ensure productivity goals are met
Recruit, train, and mentor warehouse employees to uphold organizational standards
Document warehouse activities and maintain records in compliance with company policies
Collaborate with team members to achieve common goals and objectives
Develop, recommends, and implements measures to improve shipping/receiving methods, equipment performance, and quality of the product.
Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of the department.
Prepare and present communications to production employees and other members of management regarding daily expectations for production, quality, housekeeping, and other key measures as well as general information required to keep all employees informed.
Maintain the overall safety of employees in the assigned work area by reporting all-hazards/issues.
Provide corrective action to address attendance, conduct, or performance issues with production employees.
Consistent at work and on time; Arrive at meetings and appointments on time; Commit to overtime when necessary to reach production schedule/goals.