Warehouse Lead

F. Schumacher & Co.•Passaic, NJ

13h

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for the overall efficiency, accuracy, and organization of all warehouse activities, including inventory receiving, storage, and order fulfillment. This role is critical in ensuring a seamless flow of materials between vendors, the warehouse, and the production/shipping departments, directly impacting timely order completion. The Lead will be responsible for inventory accuracy through rigorous counting procedures and will play a key role in system and process implementation.

Requirements

Able to respond quickly to shifting order priorities and stay focused while working on multiple projects at once
Thrive in target driven environment and willing to do what it takes to meet deadlines
A great communicator and active contributor to larger team goals and processes
Enjoys the small team environment, high energy and scrappy
Resourceful, a creative problem solver
Willing to pick up additional shifts as needed (overtime pay)
Highly organized, ability to keep your workstation clean and tidy
Able to handle product with care
Able to utilize ladders and other small equipment
Able to lift a minimum of 60lbs, bend, squat, kneel, reach overhead, push and pull heavy boxes and containers, stand for long periods of time; this is a largely active role
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – Bi-lingual, Spanish-speaking capability preferred
High level of ownership, accountability and initiative
Proficiency in MS Office (including Excel, Outlook, Word and Access)
Create bills of lading using MS Excel and word
Ability to handle multiple tasks and change direction based on business needs
Extremely detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Action oriented and enjoys working hard/smart
A team player, cooperative, a person who easily gains trust and supports peers
Has an all hands on deck mentality, and is willing to pitch in with multiple team members
Able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in receiving, counting materials and stocking materials is preferred
Experience working with ERP systems is preferred

Responsibilities

Inventory Management: Oversee all aspects of inventory control, including the accurate receiving, storage, and organization of raw materials and finished goods.
Cycle Counting: Manage and execute routine daily/weekly cycle counts to maintain high inventory accuracy.
Physical Inventory: Plan and conduct comprehensive end-of-month and end-of-year physical inventory counts (cycle counts).
System Integrity: Master the existing Warehouse Management System (WMS) and related inventory tracking software.
Error Reporting: Proactively report on and investigate discrepancies and bad inventory reporting, initiating corrective action and coordinating with appropriate vendors regarding inbound discrepancies.
Quality Control (Inbound): Manage inbound stock by performing and confirming quality control (QC) checks before materials are formally accepted into inventory.
Fulfillment Management: Be directly in charge of the fulfillment process, ensuring materials are accurately picked, prepared, and ready for the next stage of production or shipping.
Process Flow Optimization: Act as the primary liaison between the Warehouse, Production, and Shipping teams to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, ensuring that orders do not get delayed due to warehouse procedures or material availability.
Shipping Support: Coordinate with the Shipping department to ensure fulfillment aligns with outbound schedules.
Supervision: Oversee one part-time employee, providing training, guidance, and daily delegation of tasks to maximize warehouse productivity.
Process Improvement: Drive efficiency by leading the implementation and integration of new technologies and methodologies, such as barcoding systems, within the warehouse environment.
Training: Train all relevant personnel on standard operating procedures (SOPs), system usage, and safety protocols.