Warehouse Lead

CRH Americas • Kalamazoo, MI

152d

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead is an integral part of the Operations Team by ensuring accurate inventory levels, managing Kanban items replenishment, leading receiving process and supporting kitting process for production.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience or knowledge of doing annual/monthly/weekly inventory cycle counts
• Ability or willingness to learn how to read the bill of material on production drawing so that the correct warehouse items can be picked and kitted for production
• Experience with ERP software strongly desired
• At least 3 years' experience with progressive responsibility in warehouse role
• Experience managing others is a plus
• Forklift experience is required
• Bilingual is preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely receipt of raw goods
• Define and implement receiving and shipping process, improve material flow in the plant
• Controls inventory levels by monitoring Kanban level, conducting physical counts and reconciling with ERP system
• Responsible for managing Kanban card and warehouse material replenishment
• Coordinates/organizes delivery of products to maximize trailer usage
• Analyze root cause for inventory discrepancy and develop corrective action plan to resolve defined issues
• Oversees kitting process to ensure accurate and timely delivery of production kits to the production area
• Supports training of any new warehouse employees or other employees interacting with warehouse
• Identify and find new opportunities to improve safety and inventory control procedures
• Maintain and update key performance indicators

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing