Warehouse Lead

Job Title: Warehouse - Lead

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Employee must be able to perform these essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

• Leads and directs the work of staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Coordinates, trains and monitors performance of staff. Provides organization, instruction, guidance and communication.
• Prepares employees for daily operations, i.e., walking areas to facilitate direction from Supervisor/Manager for completion dates according to Inbound schedules. Ensures that work materials are present when needed.
• Coordinates warehouse & QC staff for inbound container processing.
• Generates QC inspection packets for each container.
• Verifies count for all in bound containers.
• Plans, assigns and directs the work to team members based on priority needs.
• Provides specific directions/procedures to follow in carrying out assigned tasks.
• Ensures that all workers have protective gear (PPE), evaluate manufacturing equipment for safety and functionality.
• Ensures daily document control is being completed properly. Provides a copy of such documents to manager for sign off as needed.
• Assists in trouble shooting and provides solutions to problems found.
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Serves as a “Role Model” to employees exhibiting professional communication skills, humility, courtesy, safety and respect to everyone at all times.
• Effectively motivates/engages employees while still providing critical/constructive feedback.
• Complies with all safety and hazardous material procedures, wears task appropriate PPE.
• Identifies opportunities for improvements and submits recommendations in accordance with Continuous Improvement Program.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Complies with the requirements of the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System (when required).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position leads employees within the department/division.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend and kneel on a regular basis.
• Regular manual dexterity/coordination: hand/eye movements, motor control.
• Regular visual effort: concentrated reading of documentation or close viewing of computer displays.
• Work in a factory environment with exposure to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment and machinery.
• Able to push, pull and lift up to 50lbs. on an occasional basis.

Required Education/Experience/Skills

• High School graduate or GED, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years industrial experience within areas of responsibility.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Comfortable with computers.
• Ability to meet deadlines; to understand and follow written and verbal instructions;
• Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures;
• Ability to prioritize, organize, solve problems, and complete tasks independently;
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with supervisors, members of management, vendors, and other employees.
• Capable of operating cranes/hoists, hand, power and specialized tools pertinent to area of responsibility with minimal supervision.
• Ability to drive a fork lift.

Education/Experience/Skills

• Advanced technical or college training preferred, with studies focused on metal fabrication/ machining and welding equipment.

Certifications, Licensees or Registrations Required/Preferred

• Forklift Operation Certification desired.