Warehouse Tech Lead (VAS)

Panduit•Crown Point, IN

11d

About The Position

The Warehouse Tech Lead (VAS) oversees the efficient flow of Value-Added Services operations, including cable processing, kitting, relabeling, and customer-specific packaging. This working lead ensures quality, productivity, and timely order completion; directs daily team activities; identifies process improvements; and supports continuous improvement initiatives. The role may serve as Warehouse Supervisor when needed. The position supports shipping, inventory, order fulfillment, and VAS activities, while working alongside the team to meet operational goals and KPI targets. It also supports warehouse administration, including Oracle order activity, transportation management, storeroom control, recycling, space management, and raw material receipts. The work is performed in an air-conditioned workspace. The stated work shift is day shift.

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.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand, handle, and reach at torso level for a majority of the day.
Comfortable working at heights and with basic computer and keyboard functions.
Reliable transportation and excellent punctuality.
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 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, pack, and complete 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.
Propose and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and waste elimination efforts.
Act as backup to 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.