Warehouse Team Lead- Distribution Center

Ingram Micro • Plainfield, IN

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About The Position

Ingram Micro is seeking a dependable, hands-on Warehouse Team Lead to support daily distribution center operations, coordinate workflow, and help drive productivity, quality, and safety. The role serves as a key resource for warehouse associates, assisting with training and troubleshooting, monitoring production performance, and partnering with department supervisors to maintain efficient operations. The position requires flexibility to support tasks across multiple warehouse departments through cross-training as business needs require.

The stated shift is 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, though hours may change according to business needs. The posting lists an hourly rate of $24.00 plus bonus and also describes a typical U.S. annual base-pay range of $49,500–$79,200. Actual base pay depends on work location, pay grade, role responsibilities, and the candidate’s relevant experience and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives, and long-term incentives.

U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan with company match, short- and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits. Applicants must be prepared to pass a drug test and a post-offer pre-employment background check. Ingram Micro is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in a warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, assembly, configuration, or similar operational environment.
• Experience training, mentoring, or providing day-to-day guidance to team members.
• Strong understanding of operational procedures, workflow coordination, and quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify issues and support timely resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with associates, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain established housekeeping standards.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift products throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Must be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Lead, Team Lead, Production Lead, or similar frontline leadership role.
• Experience supporting associate onboarding, technical training, and performance improvement.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, production reporting, and warehouse or operational systems.
• Experience troubleshooting production processes, equipment issues, or workflow disruptions.
• Familiarity with 5S, continuous improvement, quality assurance, and workplace safety practices.
• Associate degree or relevant technical certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work assignments, resources, and workflow with department supervisors to meet productivity, quality, and service goals.
• Monitor production activity, track performance metrics, prepare daily reports, and support safety audits and operational compliance.
• Assist with onboarding and training associates on department processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide guidance, reinforce productivity and quality expectations, and promote teamwork and accountability.
• Identify and help resolve workflow, product, process, and equipment issues; open and track troubleshooting tickets through resolution and job closure.
• Recommend improvements to operational efficiency, quality, and process consistency.
• Ensure associates have the tools, equipment, and materials needed to work safely and efficiently; escalate resource shortages and production-impacting issues.
• Support and perform tasks across multiple warehouse departments through cross-training as business needs require.
• Communicate priorities and operational updates during team huddles and coordinate with supervisors and team leads to maintain workflow continuity.
• Model safe work practices and support 5S, housekeeping, and workplace organization standards.
• Escalate attendance, performance, policy, and employee relations concerns to department leadership.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Wellbeing benefits
• Certain roles may be eligible for merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives, and long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED