Warehouse Lead 2nd Shift

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead a team of warehouse associates, motivating them to achieve and maintain a high level of productivity and accuracy
• Help Manager identify staffing needs and delegate tasks assigning labor as receipt-stocking-pick workflow dictates
• Help to oversee warehouse receiving, material movement, and picking of warehouse purchase orders and work orders by actively contributing to those tasks while setting expectations and meeting KPI
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and procedures, maintaining a safe working environment for all employees
• Collaborate with other departments, such as sales/account coordinators and production staff, to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain and manage accurate warehouse inventory and receipt/picking records including cycle count initiatives and complete stock inventory accuracy
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Train new warehouse associates and provide ongoing coaching and development to the team
• Address departmental inquiries or requests and resolve any order fulfillment issues
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-maintained warehouse environment
• Assist with planning and leading departmental and continuous improvement projects
• Assist with troubleshooting and root cause identification for receiving and picking errors and corrective/preventative action initiatives
• Contributes to creating, improving, and training on SOPs and Dozuki documentation
• Leading and assisting in 5s implementation, adherence, and audits
• Duties assigned by Supervisor or Manager
• Backup Warehouse Associate 1, 2, & 3 roles
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow step-by-step instructions
• Ability to adjust and follow instructions in a fast-paced environment
• Contributes to the completing of projects on time, using project management software to manage the projects

Education/Experience

• Required education and experience.
• High school diploma and 2-3 years’ experience in a warehouse shipping environment, preferably in a supervisory or lead role
• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and use simple math.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in warehouse management principles and best practices.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) a plus.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills – Microsoft Office Experience required, MS TEAMS experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Operate an electric pallet jack (required) and Stand-Up Reach Truck (preferred).

Physical Demands

• This job operates in a professional warehouse and production environment.
• Physical Demands (the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.)
• They are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is
• required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a repetitive basis
• Ability to work on feet 8+ hours a day
• No travel is expected for this position.