Warehouse Team Leader

AstenJohnson•Williston, VT

14d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join AstenJohnson and be part of a team that values safety, accuracy, teamwork, and operational excellence. As a Warehouse Team Lead, you will provide hands-on leadership across warehouse, shipping, receiving, and boxing operations, ensuring materials flow efficiently and safely to support production and customer needs. Position Details:Location: Williston, VTJob Type: Full-time, salaried exemptSalary Range: $65,000 – $80,000 annually, depending on education, experience, and qualifications Working Conditions:This role follows a Monday–Friday, 40-hour workweek with hours set to provide overlap with both shifts. Work is conducted in a warehouse and shipping environment. Safety shoes and earplugs are required along with other personal protective equipment. Additional hours may be required as needed. General Scope of Responsibilities:Responsible for the daily operations of the warehouse, shipping and receiving, and boxing departments. Lead warehouse teams to achieve objectives related to safety, accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Provide hands-on leadership to ensure the timely and accurate flow of materials, adherence to policies and procedures, and continuous improvement in logistics operations. The Warehouse Team Leader ensures alignment between logistics and production functions, supports effective scheduling of shipments and material movements, and promotes a culture focused on safety, teamwork, and accountability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
Equivalent practical experience in warehouse, shipping/receiving, or logistics leadership strongly desired.
Strong understanding of warehouse, shipping/receiving, and logistics operations
Knowledge of ERP and inventory management systems (experience with SAP or similar preferred)
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Effective communicator at all levels of the organization
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement practices
Safety- and quality-focused

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification or experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with all company and OSHA safety requirements
Lead and document accident investigations for any safety incidents within the warehouse or shipping areas
Coordinate required safety training and enforce use of proper PPE for all team members
Continuously assess facility layout and equipment to identify and correct potential hazards
Oversee daily shipping, receiving, and boxing activities to meet production and customer requirements
Coordinate outbound and inbound freight schedules; verify accuracy of all shipments and associated documentation
Manage freight carriers and ensure on-time deliveries and pickups
Ensure proper packaging, labeling, and documentation for domestic and international shipments
Ensure compliance with CTPAT supply chain security requirements, including secure handling, documentation accuracy, and adherence to approved shipping and receiving procedures
Work closely with production and planning to ensure materials are delivered to the right place at the right time
Verify completed work orders and check for accuracy prior to releasing shipments
Enter and record scrap material sent to customer for recycling and invoice accordingly
Responsible for bills of lading (BOLs), shipping orders, invoicing, daily completions, month-end reporting, and data entry in JD Edwards
Maintain accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts and audits
Ensure all work orders are properly completed, closed, and recorded in the ERP system to maintain accurate material and production reporting
Monitor and report on inventory accuracy, discrepancies, and warehouse efficiency metrics
Support ERP or warehouse management system (WMS) processes for tracking and movement of materials
Coordinate space utilization and layout for optimal material flow and accessibility
Collaborate with purchasing and production planning to maintain appropriate stock levels and minimize material shortages or overstocking
Responsible for annual physical inventory and Boxing Warehouse Inventory (BWI) activities
Lead year-end inventory counts requiring participation during designated year-end shutdown or non-business days
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, accuracy, and efficiency in warehouse operations
Participate in Lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects related to logistics and materials management
Recommend improvements in packaging, shipping, and receiving procedures
Develop and maintain rapport with associates, management and peers
Evaluate and communicate the daily information flow regarding safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and morale
Communicate all company policies and procedures to associates, as needed
Make recommendations and assist in training of manufacturing associates
Working with other Production Team Leaders and Human Resources to ensure that appropriate skills are being hired, appropriate trainings being conducted, and if necessary, proper progressive discipline followed; maintain compliance with company policies, rules and regulations