Warehouse Team Leader

ARaymond • Lake Orion, MI

6d

About The Position

The Warehouse Team Leader oversees and supports assigned personnel and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Shipping and Receiving department in the Distribution Center, under the direction of the Warehouse Manager. The role requires working safely and fostering an environment of trust while upholding the company’s core values. The Team Leader leads hands-on department work, supports shift coverage, develops team performance, maintains shipping and receiving processes, and handles training, personnel processes, administrative work, safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of warehouse leadership experience.
• Computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work closely with others in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong servant-leadership skills, including coaching and performance management.
• Ability to think strategically and understand customer priorities.
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Professional demeanor and ethical conduct, including appropriate handling of confidential information.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience as a Material Handler or in receiving, shipping, or logistics.
• Experience with an automotive supplier.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work hands-on with Shipping and Receiving operations in the Distribution Center, ensuring shift coverage when the team is shorthanded.
• Develop and improve team performance through leadership and promotion of company core values, rules, and regulations.
• Escalate unresolved safety, quality, and production-efficiency issues to the Warehouse Manager.
• Maintain the integrity of receiving and shipping logistics processes.
• Develop and monitor employee training plans and events according to department needs and training requirements, and validate training in the training module.
• Own training-module documents and approve and revise them as needed.
• Participate in employee hiring with support from the Warehouse Manager.
• Build, develop, and maintain a good working environment within and outside the department.
• Participate in employee discipline processes within the warehouse department.
• Approve and coordinate paid time off for Receiving and Shipping Technicians in the Distribution Center and approve shift timecards.
• Complete performance appraisals for employees in the warehouse department.
• Lead, encourage, and promote ATOM’s in the work environment.
• Assist with physical inventory, including cycle counting.
• Ensure accident reports are completed as necessary to comply with OSHA requirements.
• Serve as the primary trainer for Shipping and Receiving Technicians in the Distribution Center.
• Lead 5S, safety, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Help maintain workplace conditions, ensuring floors are clean and free of oil, water, debris, and other hazards.
• Complete necessary paperwork and administrative work.
• Report concerns to the Warehouse Manager and provide follow-up.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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