Warehouse Receiving - Team Lead

Parts Authority•Laurel, MD

About The Position

Parts Authority is a national distributor of automotive replacement parts, professional tools and equipment, and transmission systems. The Warehouse Receiving - Team Lead helps plan, guide, and direct team members to meet daily inventory replenishment demands, productivity expectations, and deadlines. The role combines oversight and delegation of the receiving process with hands-on stocking, receiving, and replenishment work. The Team Lead monitors receiving and department performance, handles administrative and troubleshooting duties, supports team training, and helps maintain warehouse safety and cleanliness. The role requires weekend work, open availability, and flexibility to work various shifts.

Requirements

Accurately follow written and verbal directions.
Demonstrate dependability, organization, attention to detail, time management, and deadline-oriented work habits.
Ability to analyze information and deal with complexity.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; work well with other staff members and supervisors.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Able to work weekends.
Read, write, and understand English.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and operate materials-handling equipment, including fork trucks and pallet jacks.
Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills.
Forklift and Drexel experience.

Responsibilities

Help plan, guide, and direct team members to meet inventory replenishment demands, productivity expectations, and work deadlines.
Delegate and oversee the receiving process for replenishing the warehouse.
Assist with daily stocking, receiving, and replenishment duties and help complete daily assignments by the end of the day.
Monitor receiving using the DST/PA reps system, Excel overstock reports, put-away routers, company emails, and regular communication with relevant parties.
Review department productivity reports frequently to ensure department needs are met.
Handle administrative duties, troubleshooting, problem solving, and training with team members.
Keep warehouse work areas clean and comply with and enforce 5S procedures and warehouse safety rules and procedures.
Complete other job duties requested or assigned by the department head, supervisor, or managers.
Maintain and promote workplace safety.
Secure and transfer cash or other assets.