Warehouse Lead

JK Moving Services • Gaithersburg, MD

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead supervises daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and distribution of materials and shipments. This role oversees logistics, production scheduling, and the training and development of warehouse staff. Responsibilities include controlling costs while improving safety, quality, and customer service standards. The Warehouse Lead supports full-service, worldwide moving and storage operations, serving corporate, government, and individual clients. As the largest independent mover in North America, JK delivers superior relocation and logistics services to military service members, government agencies, large corporations, businesses and homeowners around the world. JK actively seeks dedicated professionals ready to positively impact domestic and global communities. As a SmartCEO 2016 Corporate Culture Award winner, JK places high standards on the care of its employees. From charitable giving to competitive compensation to fun corporate events, JK invests in each employee’s professional and personal growth. This level of commitment sets JK apart from other companies.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic
• Strong people-to-people skills
• The ability to effectively communicate with the staff and have good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, etc.)
• Prior experience in a supervisor role with a multi-location warehouse facility (100k+ sq. ft.)
• Quality control and/or inventory management experience/certifications.
• Flexible with hours and work shifts.
• A minimum of five years’ supervisory experience in a warehouse environment
• The ability to direct subordinates to complete assignments using established guidelines, procedures and policies
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• The ability to work independently within general guidelines
• The ability to maintain a safe work environment
• A positive, energetic, hands-on, on-the-floor personality
• Attention to detail in a fast paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual candidate a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of all shipping rules and regulations with all household and logistic products
• Ensure that all shipments are processed in a timely matter
• Responsible for achieving budgeted goals, including profitability, efficiency, and revenue support.
• Establishes and implements quality assurance processes to ensure correct production of customer selected components.
• Monitor and manage inventory control procedures and processes including replenishment, cycle counting, inventory substitutions, inventory movements, shipping and receiving to achieve company objectives.
• Implement programs, systems, processes, initiatives, etc. in an efficient and effective manner.
• Reduce expenses by assuring proper cost controls are in place and functioning properly.
• Properly staff and control labor hours based on budget and weekly production schedules.
• Study and analyze key metrics to establish performance standards, identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, ensure inventory utilization, and identify opportunities to maximize revenue objectives.
• Oversee the production management system, including utilization of the system, training of associates on use of the system, working with Supervisors to ensure that production plans are generated, implemented, and completed on a daily basis.
• Oversee the customer records process using Mover.
• Assure all assets are secured, maintained, and handled appropriately to minimize product damage, property loss, and work related injuries.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• World-class retirement savings programs including Company-funded profit sharing and safe harbor 401(k)
• Recruitment and customer referral bonuses
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death benefits
• Voluntary protection programs for employees and their families
• Service recognition programs
• Safety & performance bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
• Discounted membership @ Gold’s Gyms (corporate locations) nationwide
• Global employee wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer matching contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees