Warehouse Tech Lead (VAS)

Panduit•Crown Point, IN

12d

About The Position

The Warehouse Tech Lead (VAS) oversees the efficient flow of Value-Added Services (VAS) operations, including cable processing, kitting, relabeling, and customer-specific packaging. The role ensures quality, productivity, and timely order completion while leading daily team activities, identifying process improvements, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. It is a working lead position that may serve as backup to the Warehouse Supervisor when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of warehouse or distribution experience, including experience leading daily work activities.
Experience operating powered industrial trucks, including order pickers, sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and reach trucks.
Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify operational issues and recommend process improvements.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand, handle, and reach at torso level for most of the day.
Comfort with heights.
Comfort with basic computer and keyboard functions.
Reliable transportation and excellent punctuality.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Panduit will not sponsor work visas now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of powered industrial truck experience.
Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, and Value-Added Services such as cable processing, kitting, relabeling, or customer-specific packaging.

Responsibilities

Oversee shipping and VAS operations to ensure timely, accurate order fulfillment and customer-specific product configurations.
Manage inventory and VAS activities, including receiving, restocks, put-aways, cycle counts, cable cutting, kitting, relabeling, and customer-specific packaging.
Load and unload trucks and containers using powered industrial trucks, including order pickers, sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and reach trucks.
Train and develop employees, direct daily team workloads, and work alongside the team to achieve operational goals and KPI targets.
Analyze warehouse and VAS processes, identify workplace issues, eliminate waste, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and productivity.
Pick and pack customer and internal orders using RF units while maintaining quality standards.
Maintain quality and housekeeping standards and ensure a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and waste elimination efforts.
Back up the Warehouse Supervisor by coordinating order processing, directing daily work activities, and supporting operational priorities.
Handle order activity operations, including Oracle release and Transportation Management.
Support administrative tasks, including storeroom control, recycling, space management, and processing raw material receipts in Oracle.