Warehouse Lead Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of domestic and export shipping experience in a manufacturing environment
• Three years of experience using web-based carrier software and ERP software
• Two years of leadership experience
• One year of forklift and overhead crane experience
• Strong knowledge of logistics and packaging processes
• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to read a tape measure
• Proven basic math skills
• PC proficiency using Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Leads day-to-day activities of shipping team members and trains new hires on shipping processes and procedures.
• Helps develop team members by providing training and development opportunities and delivering regular feedback.
• Develops and maintains a schedule for Shipping Techs to meet customer shipment demand.
• Works with the Shipping Specialists to consistently maintain the sales order backlog at least 2 – 3 days ahead.
• Warehouse bin locations are set up using an approved labeling methodology and maintained as stocked product and stocking levels change.
• Monitors the put away process and entry of goods in the ERP system so that all stock items are put away by the scheduled due date.
• Oversees department activities to pack, seal, label and affix shipping documents to prepare materials for shipping.
• Creates and maintains work instructions for all processes in the Shipping Department.
• Supports continuous improvement and LEAN efforts.
• Encourages and promotes a continuous improvement mindset.
• Addresses problems such as damage, shortages and nonconformance issues with the appropriate internal person(s).
• Keep record of damages and claims filed.
• Requisitions and stores shipping materials and supplies.
• Establish and conduct a stand-up meeting schedule.
• Demonstrates the Caldwell Company Values in all work activities.
• Maintains and enforces a clean and safe work environment.
• Addresses defective tools and equipment.