Warehouse Lead (NLV)

Nicholas & Company Inc•Las Vegas, NV

23d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic professional individual to build their career with our Warehouse Department as a Warehouse Lead. This role involves supervising and directing designated teams, maintaining department operations reports and logs, and ensuring a clean, safe, and organized work environment. The Warehouse Lead will also be responsible for leading a team of 30+ members, operating warehouse equipment, and interacting effectively with other departments. Additionally, they will train and coach team members, manage day-to-day operations across various areas like receiving and fulfillment, and establish key performance indicators (KPIs). The position requires the ability to work in varying temperatures, including freezer storage.

Requirements

At least 2 years of previous supervisory or management experience.
At least 2 years of increasing responsibility in a warehouse or distribution setting.
Previous experience in a warehouse setting.
Previous Manhattan WMS software experience.
Previous experience operating electric pallet jack and/or reach forklift.
Previous experience in implementing new systems and procedures.
Ability to make timely decisions using sound judgement.
Ability to train, motivate, coach, and lead team members.
Ability to have basic math skills and have the capacity to retain numbers.
Ability to interact effectively with other departments within the organization.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds repetitively as well as bend and reach for product when needed.
Ability to learn quickly, be responsive to training, and possess ability to apply what is learned.
Ability to self-motivate, communicate, and coordinate with other employees including entry level team members and upper management.
Ability to operate and understand mechanical operation of pallet jack, reach forklift, man-lift and other such warehouse equipment.
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office.
Strong computer skills with experience in a pick-pack line setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with other tasks as needed.
Enforces safety & company policies.
Supervise and direct and designated teams.
Responsible for leading a team of 30+ members.
Maintain department operations reports and logs.
Adhere to company policies and safety procedures.
Assist with other tasks given by management as needed.
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and bend throughout your shift.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Solicit suggestions from staff to improve processes as needed.
Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
Interact effectively with other departments within the organization.
Assist warehouse TM’s, business partners and/or carrier’s concerns as needed.
Complete other duties and assignments as directed by your supervisor/manager.
Provide work direction and coordinate the schedules and activities of assigned personnel.
Train and coach team members in operations and help create a positive work environment for team members.
Manage and oversee day operations across multiple areas such as receiving, unloading, will call and fulfillment.
Establish, maintain, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) consistent with business demands and company goals.
Operate a variety of warehouse equipment and vehicles as required; arrange for the maintenance and repair of warehouse equipment as needed.
Plan, oversee, and participate in Warehouse Operations and activities to assure stock and warehouse facility is maintained in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
Prepared to work in temperatures as low as -10, as our warehouse includes dry, cooler, and freezer storage.