WAREHOUSE LEAD

General Logistics Systems US, Inc.•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

About GLS: GLS Group is one of the largest parcel services providers in Europe, with a strong local presence in almost all countries across the continent. It also operates through wholly owned subsidiaries in Canada and on the USA’s West Coast within one GLS network. This allows GLS to seamlessly connect its customers and communities with millions of parcels and stories every day. GLS’ network connects its markets with high velocity and flexibility to respond to their fast-changing and dynamic nature. The company provides high quality service tailored to its customers’ needs across more than 50 countries. The GLS network consists of over 120 hubs and more than 1,600 depots, supported by more than 36,700 vans, light vehicles and walkers, and 6,400 trucks. This offers network resilience, superior flexibility, and extended reach. In 2024/25, GLS generated record revenues of 5.9 billion euros and delivered 926 million parcels across the markets. For more information, visit www.gls-group.com. Position Summary: Work directly with the Depot Manager and Depot Supervisor in coordinating the receiving and processing of all inbound freight; supervise, guide, and direct leads and warehouse personnel to ensure all inbound freight is offloaded, processed, sorted, palletized and loaded in a timely manner; inspect pallet quality to reduce damages and miss-routed packages; communicate with managers, leads, and package handlers; coordinate warehouse changes and make adjustments as needed; assist with training new personnel as well as review current/new procedures with staff; estimate pallets weights prior to loading to ensure trucks are below GVWR requirements; communicate with inbound drivers to estimate volumes, assign dock doors, and ensure timely arrivals to the office; perform other related duties as required. The Warehouse Supervisor is also expected to meet performance standards set by management and to comply with all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Prior experience as a supervisor in warehouse and transportation environment.
Ability to lead, direct, and supervise warehouse employees.
Basic reading, math, computer and typing skills.
Knowledge of major cities and zip codes in the states that we operate.
Ability to communicate verbally and via email in clear manner.
Comprehend written and oral information effectively.
Ability to multitask and prioritize daily responsibilities.
Forklift, pallet truck, and pallet jack experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the receiving and processing of all inbound freight.
Supervise, guide, and direct leads and warehouse personnel to ensure all inbound freight is offloaded, processed, sorted, palletized and loaded in a timely manner.
Inspect pallet quality to reduce damages and miss-routed packages.
Communicate with managers, leads, and package handlers.
Coordinate warehouse changes and make adjustments as needed.
Assist with training new personnel and review current/new procedures with staff.
Estimate pallet weights prior to loading to ensure trucks are below GVWR requirements.
Communicate with inbound drivers to estimate volumes, assign dock doors, and ensure timely arrivals to the office.
Perform other related duties as required.
Meet performance standards set by management.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.