Warehouse Lead

AHEAD•Libertyville, IL

5d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for leading a team in receiving of materials into warehouse, picking of piece parts, and larger work orders in a manner that meets AHEAD's Standards for safety, security, quality, and productivity.

Requirements

High school diploma and 2-3 years’ experience in a warehouse shipping environment, preferably in a supervisory or lead role
Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and use simple math.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in warehouse management principles and best practices.
Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) a plus.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills – Microsoft Office Experience required, MS TEAMS experience preferred.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Operate an electric pallet jack (required) and Stand-Up Reach Truck (preferred).

Nice To Haves

Stand-Up Reach Truck operation

Responsibilities

Lead a team of warehouse associates, motivating them to achieve and maintain a high level of productivity and accuracy
Help Manager identify staffing needs and delegate tasks assigning labor as receipt-stocking-pick workflow dictates
Help to oversee warehouse receiving, material movement, and picking of warehouse purchase orders and work orders by actively contributing to those tasks while setting expectations and meeting KPI
Ensure adherence to safety protocols and procedures, maintaining a safe working environment for all employees
Collaborate with other departments, such as sales/account coordinators and production staff, to ensure smooth operations
Maintain and manage accurate warehouse inventory and receipt/picking records including cycle count initiatives and complete stock inventory accuracy
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Train new warehouse associates and provide ongoing coaching and development to the team
Address departmental inquiries or requests and resolve any order fulfillment issues
Maintain a clean, organized, and well-maintained warehouse environment
Assist with planning and leading departmental and continuous improvement projects
Assist with troubleshooting and root cause identification for receiving and picking errors and corrective/preventative action initiatives
Contributes to creating, improving, and training on SOPs and Dozuki documentation
Leading and assisting in 5s implementation, adherence, and audits
Duties assigned by Supervisor or Manager
Backup Warehouse Associate 1, 2, & 3 roles
Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow step-by-step instructions
Ability to adjust and follow instructions in a fast-paced environment
Contributes to the completing of projects on time, using project management software to manage the projects