Warehouse Lead

Ruan Transportation Management Systems•Olive Branch, MS

111d•Onsite

About The Position

This Warehouse Lead position works on-site in Olive Branch, MS. The role involves executing day-to-day work activities as directed by the supervisor, positively communicating directions, and leading by example to ensure workflow consistency. The Lead will collaborate with team members to promote safety and identify continuous improvement opportunities. Key responsibilities include providing leadership through effective communication, coaching, and recognition, promoting safety by reviewing accidents and identifying improvement opportunities, ensuring work is available for operators and tasks are completed on time, directing material flow (inbound or outbound), assigning tasks to Forklift Operators or Warehouse Associates, coordinating with fleet dispatch, and potentially covering for the Warehouse Supervisor in their absence. The position also requires performing other job-related duties and special projects as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
1 - 2 years of Warehouse Operations experience
Must be able to commit to Ruan's value statement by acting with integrity in everything we do.
Must be able to meet behavioral expectations and perform in alignment with our guiding principles: safety, people, customer, performance, and continuous improvement.
Must have strong computer skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and prioritize workload in a multi-task environment.
Must have strong verbal and written communication and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of people.
Must have the ability to lead and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

Carrying out the Company's organizational values and operating in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies.
Under the direction of the Supervisor, provide leadership to the team through effective communications, coaching, appraising, and recognizing.
Continuously promotes safety. (accident review and improvement opportunities)
Ensures that work is available for operators and completes tasks on time.
Directs flow of material, either inbound or outbound.
Gives direction to Forklift Operators or Warehouse Associates to move resources to available work.
Coordinates with fleet dispatch on schedule changes, cancellations, etc.
May cover in absence of Warehouse Supervisor when needed.
Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.