What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Lead (Nights) position at Nature's Bakery?
Job Overview:
The Warehouse Lead plays a hands-on role in managing day-to-day warehousing operations at Nature’s Bakery’s new Manufacturing Facility. This role focuses on supporting inventory management, improving processes, and ensuring smooth material flow in a fast-paced environment. The Warehouse Lead serves as a role model for dependability, adaptability, and adherence to company policies, contributing to a safe and productive workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
Warehouse Operations:
Minimum Requirements:
Our team members' physical and mental health is essential to creating a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:
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The Warehouse Lead plays a hands-on role in managing day-to-day warehousing operations at Nature’s Bakery’s new Manufacturing Facility. This role focuses on supporting inventory management, improving processes, and ensuring smooth material flow in a fast-paced environment. The Warehouse Lead serves as a role model for dependability, adaptability, and adherence to company policies, contributing to a safe and productive workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
Warehouse Operations:
- Oversee daily warehouse activities and ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborate with third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage inventory flow.
- Serve as the first point of contact for warehouse associates, providing guidance and resolving issues as needed.
- Assist in developing and refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for warehouse operations.
- Train team members on best practices, emphasizing safety and efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions to management.
- Conduct routine inventory checks, including adjustments and troubleshooting discrepancies.
- Collaborate with Quality, Food Safety, and Logistics teams to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Lead weekly cycle counts and support annual physical inventory processes.
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for warehouse efficiency and accuracy.
- Provide feedback and recommendations based on data to improve team performance.
- Support warehouse associates by assigning tasks and monitoring progress.
- Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Act as a change agent by encouraging innovative ideas and solutions.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3 years of experience in warehousing, logistics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), SAP, and basic Excel skills.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Experience in inventory management and working with 3PL partners.
- Familiarity with lean methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma) is a plus.
- Proven ability to lead a team in a warehouse or logistics environment.
Our team members' physical and mental health is essential to creating a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match (vesting begins on day 1 of eligibility).
- Paid vacation, paid time off, and holiday pay (11 days).
- Paid short-term disability and life insurance.
- Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts.
- Wellness benefits and discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
EEO
We are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.
Privacy Policy
Mars and its family of brands is committed to transparency and responsibility in how we handle the personal data entrusted to us by our customers and consumers. To learn more about our privacy policy please follow this link.