Warehouse Lead

Life Science Logistics•Apex, NC

65d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves processing and requisitioning supplies, delivering and packaging materials for shipment. The Warehouse Lead will supervise and coordinate warehouse personnel and activities, including receipt, storage, and maintenance functions, to meet productivity goals and operating objectives. They will also coordinate training for new and current employees on safety procedures, company policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Collaboration with internal and external customers to resolve discrepancies and research errors is a key part of the role. The Lead will prepare work schedules, address personnel complaints, and assist the Full-Time Supervisor with process improvement plans and productivity statistics. Daily sanitation, end-of-shift paperwork, and ensuring a sanitary warehouse environment are also responsibilities. The Lead will communicate potential problems to the Full-Time Supervisor, act as a backup in their absence, and review/approve employee time and attendance records, addressing performance issues as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED or equivalency required
Must have reach truck experience
Basic Microsoft Office skills: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Experience with warehouse operations, procedures, equipment, and terminology
Use of terminology of requisitions, invoices, and other warehouse documents
Operation of warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks
Experience utilizing WMS, RF Guns/Scanners
Must be able to successfully pass all preliminary employment requirements (i.e., background check and drug screen)
Must have a valid driver’s license
Effective time management skills
Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
Ability to conduct appropriate research as needed
Strong presentation skills
Attention to detail and organization
Critical thinking
Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Working on a college degree preferred
Exhibits solid leadership ability
Demonstrates sound problem-solving skills
Displays dedication to a high standard or performance
Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Processing and requisitioning of supplies
Delivering and packaging materials for shipment
Supervise and coordinate Warehouse Personnel and activities
Coordinate new and current employee training
Collaborate with internal and external customers to resolve discrepancies related to shipping, receiving and inventory
Research errors and implement corrective actions
Prepare work schedules
Address and review personnel complaints and grievances
Assist Full-Time Supervisor in developing plans and programs for process improvement
Assist Full-Time Supervisor in compiling productivity and reliability statistics for management
Complete daily sanitation schedule and process end-shift paperwork
Ensure that warehouse is maintained in a sanitary manner according to Company standards
Consistently inform Full-Time Supervisor of potential problems and changes
Act as backup in the absence of Full-Time Supervisor
Review and approve employee time and attendance records
Address performance problems through corrective action and dismissal