Warehouse Lead

LifeScience Logistics•Clayton, IN

60d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves supervising and coordinating warehouse personnel and activities, including the receipt, storage, and maintenance of the warehouse to meet productivity goals and operating objectives. The Warehouse Lead is responsible for training new and current employees on safety procedures, company policies, and SOPs. This position also requires collaboration with internal and external customers to resolve discrepancies, preparing work schedules, addressing personnel issues, and assisting the Full-Time Supervisor with process improvement and data compilation. The role includes completing daily sanitation schedules, end-of-shift paperwork, and ensuring the warehouse is maintained to company standards. The Warehouse Lead must also keep the Full-Time Supervisor informed of potential issues and act as a backup in their absence, while also reviewing and approving time records and addressing performance problems.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED or equivalency required.
Exhibits solid leadership ability.
Demonstrates sound problem-solving skills.
Displays dedication to a high standard or performance.
Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must have reach truck experience.
Basic Microsoft Office skills: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
Experience with warehouse operations, procedures, equipment, and terminology.
Use of terminology of requisitions, invoices, and other warehouse documents.
Operation of warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
Experience utilizing WMS, RF Guns/Scanners.
Must be able to successfully pass all preliminary employment requirements (i.e., background check and drug screen).
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Effective time management skills.
Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to conduct appropriate research as needed.
Strong presentation skills.
Attention to detail and organization.
Critical thinking.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Working on a college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Processing and requisitioning of supplies; delivering, and packaging materials for shipment.
Supervise and coordinate Warehouse Personnel and activities which include the receipt, storage, to meet productivity goals, operating objectives, and warehouse maintenance functions.
Coordinate new and current employee training to include, but not limited to: personal safety, forklift safety, warehouse policy and procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Collaborate with internal and external customers to resolve discrepancies related to shipping, receiving and inventory. Research errors and implement corrective actions.
Prepare work schedules to include, but not limited to: work assignments/rotations, employee training, breaks, overtime assignments, and coverage for vacation/personal absences.
Address and review personnel complaints and grievances ensuring compliance with appropriate company procedures and they are resolved effectively and efficiently without preferences or judgment.
Assist Full-Time Supervisor in developing plans and programs for process improvement.
Assist Full-Time Supervisor in compiling productivity and reliability statistics for management.
Complete daily sanitation schedule and process end-shift paperwork.
Ensure that warehouse is maintained in a sanitary manner according to Company standards.
Consistently inform Full-Time Supervisor of potential problems and changes.
Act as backup in the absence of Full-Time Supervisor.
Review and approve employee time and attendance records.
Address performance problems through corrective action and dismissal.