Warehouse Shift Lead (1st Shift)

Suja Life•Oceanside, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Shift Lead is responsible for all warehouse shift functions, including shipping, receiving, and product put-away operations at Suja Life. This role ensures proper data flow through the Suja Warehouse Management ERP system (NetSuite and RF Smart) by utilizing reporting functions to monitor, adjust, and/or complete transactions. The Shift Lead will also work closely with the Inventory, Procurement, and Logistics departments to coordinate scheduling and ensure balanced, efficient day-to-day operations. The schedule for this position is 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Sunday-Thursday.

Requirements

2+ years in warehouse environment.
2+ years forklift operating experience.
English fluency mandatory.
Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude in dealing with staff, coworkers, and supervision as well as directly with buyers/customers.
Ability to manage multiple supervisors and teams operating 3 shifts, 7 days a week.
Comfortable with Microsoft product i.e.: Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines.
Ability to adapt well to change direction and priority in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Strong organizational skills.
Familiar with the process of moving goods packed on pallets or in bins amongst the facilities.
Experience with storage bays, racking systems, following inventory control, and FIFO procedures.
Ability to work collaboratively with others as a team mentality.
Must be agile and quick to respond to changes and the needs of team members and/or the organization.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Self-motivated, personable, strong attention to detail and follow-up.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Ethical and compassionate.
Frequent standing, walking, and exposure to cold or wet areas are expected.
Must be able to work independently.
Must have a production/sense of urgency mindset.
Punctuality and consistency in job duties and standard procedures.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple facilities, material handling equipment, GMP’s, and a freezer/cold environment of down to -10F degrees.
Comfortable working in a refrigerated freezer/cold environment down to -10F degrees.
Must be able to stand, sit, bend and be able to lift 50lbs, push/pull up to 100lbs/continuous motion.
Ability to perform repetitive motions, including lifting, grasping, and handling materials or equipment.
Must have sufficient hand-eye coordination and dexterity to operate warehouse tools, pallet jacks, and other equipment safely.
Capable of safely operating manual and electric pallet jacks, forklifts (if certified), and other warehouse machinery.
Ability to tolerate constant movement, exposure to varying temperatures, loud environments, and occasional vibration.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual Spanish fluency preferred.
2+ years warehouse/inventory management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, and motivate a team of warehouse workers to achieve productivity goals.
Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring accurate records and timely replenishment.
Coordinate and oversee the receiving, storage, and shipping of products.
Ensure all safety protocols are followed and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance warehouse operations.
Generate and analyze reports on warehouse performance and inventory levels.
Use of Forklift as needed to support the team.
Communicates warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements. Ensures staff meets requirements.
Ensure compliance to prescribed QMS, GMPS, and SOP processes.
Ensures planned KPI’s efficiency and performance are met or exceeded.
Perform data entry to complete transactions in a timely manner.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions related to safety, equipment operation, and daily work assignments.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Other duties not listed here may be assigned by the supervisor/manager.