Warehouse Lead Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics experience
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience as a Lead, Team Lead, Trainer, or Supervisor
• Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• HS Diploma / GED.
• Experience in a Lead role.
• Experience in a Logistics or Manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment that may include varying temperatures and noise levels

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a startup or newly launched operation
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Forklift certification or equipment operating experience
• Inventory control, quality, or process improvement experience
• Prior forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of warehouse associates
• Support daily operations including receiving, shipping, picking, packing, inventory, and material handling
• Monitor productivity, quality, and attendance to ensure operational goals are achieved
• Assist with training and onboarding new employees
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Conduct shift start-up meetings and communicate operational priorities
• Assist supervisors with staffing plans, workflow management, and performance feedback
• Troubleshoot operational issues and escalate concerns when necessary
• Maintain accurate records and utilize warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and startup activities
• Coordinate efficient operation of the department and ensure procedures are documented and followed.
• Assist with monitoring daily KPI’s, Quality Metrics, employee timecard exceptions & productivity administration is completed accurately and on time.
• Provide back up and support to the Supervisor and to represent him/her fully in periods of absence (sickness, holiday, business meetings, etc.) when required.
• Liaison with all operational departments to ensure smooth work flow & maximum synergy.
• Provide leadership to staff by establishing clear expectations and acting as a role model and assist with planning, overseeing and participating in the warehouse operations and activities.
• Able to work required scheduled deemed necessary to meet the production goals and Key Performance Indicators of the site. Schedule may fluctuate based on the needs of the business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to help launch and shape a new operation
• Collaborative and team-focused culture
• Training and development opportunities