Warehouse Lead - Manufacturing Environment

Jetstream of Houston•Billings, MT

11d

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead provides hands-on leadership for inventory and material handling activities in a manufacturing environment. The role plans work, establishes stocking and inventory objectives, monitors inventory data, resolves operational issues, and supports continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, lead time, and inventory reduction. The role works closely with production and cross-functional teams and emphasizes safety, organization, and analytical problem-solving.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five or more years of related inventory, warehouse, material handling, or manufacturing experience.
Strong leadership, communication, and employee coaching skills.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple inventory and production-support activities.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, work orders, and production documentation.
Working knowledge of inventory control, material handling, shipping and receiving, and warehouse processes.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate inventory records and identify discrepancies.
Ability to analyze inventory and production information, identify problems, and implement practical solutions.
Ability to work effectively across departments and communicate with employees at all levels.
Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds; stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform related physical activities for extended periods.
Ability to work safely around manufacturing equipment, forklifts, and material-handling operations, and wear required PPE.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, or production environment.
Experience with inventory management systems, ERP systems, or related manufacturing software.
Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement practices.
Basic mechanical knowledge or technical education.
A combination of relevant education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Promote and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Direct and coordinate daily inventory and material-processing activities of Expeditors, Shipping/Receiving Coordinators, and Forklift Operators.
Establish work schedules, assignments, material pulls, and workflow priorities in support of production goals and changing operational needs.
Coordinate inventory activities with supervisors and departments to align with production schedules and material requirements.
Monitor inventory availability and identify shortages, material constraints, and other potential impacts to production.
Maintain accurate inventory records, including shortages, shipping and receiving transactions, transfers, bin locations, and picklist accuracy.
Inspect materials, products, and equipment for defects, discrepancies, damage, or malfunctions and coordinate corrective action.
Read and analyze work orders, production schedules, inventory reports, charts, and related records to determine requirements and assess inventory and production needs.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, policies, and procedures, and communicate requirements to employees.
Train employees in equipment operation, inventory processes, work procedures, and safety expectations.
Develop stocking levels and parts objectives focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, on-time delivery, inventory and lead-time reduction, technology development, and customer focus.
Work with management and employees to address workflow concerns, employee issues, complaints, or grievances in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain employee attendance and hours-worked records as required.
Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, and repair services needed for department operations.
Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives by maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects as assigned.