Warehouse Lead - D Shift (Night)
About The Position
The Smart Factory warehouse team at Ericsson's established US Production Site in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Warehouse Lead (D Shift) to serve as the primary point of support for warehouse operations. This role involves working across multiple software platforms to support material receipt, material preparation, and shipping of finished goods. The Warehouse D Shift Lead oversees and optimizes the Material preparation areas and packing process, leads a team of warehouse operators, maintains quality standards, and drives daily targets. The ideal candidate brings a track record of performing effectively in a fast-paced environment, strong problem-solving skills, familiarity with warehouse management systems, and a solid understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles. This is an overnight shift role based in the US: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and alternating every other Saturday (confirmed at time of hire).
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Previous experience in warehouse or logistics operations, preferably in a lead or supervisory capacity
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proficiency in warehouse management systems and other relevant software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull for 8–10 hours per shift, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Forklift certification may be required depending on specific job duties
Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate the warehouse team to achieve daily targets and maintain productivity
- Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedback and coaching to team members
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
- Oversee the full warehouse process, from material preparation and goods issuance through to final packaging and labeling
- Ensure adherence to established warehouse procedures and guidelines
- Collaborate with Warehouse Specialists to identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels across warehouse storage locations
- Safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks (internal certification required)
- Maintain the 5S program to keep all working areas clean and support lean manufacturing goals
- Enforce safety regulations, conduct regular safety checks, and promptly address potential hazards
- Track KPIs and generate daily and weekly performance reports covering productivity and accuracy metrics
- Identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement
Benefits
- Choice of three medical plan options
- Dental plan option
- 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution
- 401(k) match $1 for $1 on the first 3% of eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay
- Company credits equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Company credits equal to the cost of short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
- 15 days of accrued vacation
- Up to 3 personal days per year
- 11 annual holidays
- 8 hours of volunteer time
- 80 hours of sick time annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave
- 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational assistance
- Matching gifts
- Recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
