What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Team Lead position at New Flyer?
NFI Parts is North America's most comprehensive organization providing parts, technical publications, training, and support for buses and motor coaches. NFI Parts is the parts division of NFI Group, providing replacement parts for New Flyer transit buses, MCI motor coaches, ADL buses, ARBOC vehicles, as well as the product lines for the acquired NABI and Orion parts businesses. Additionally, NFI Parts has extensive cross references for parts that are common with other bus, coach, and cutaway product lines and has a mature supply base and established relationships with over 1,000 suppliers. Further information is available at www.nfi.parts.com.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Warehouse Lead operates as a hands-on leader, serving and motivating warehouse employees, leading by example, and fostering a positive team-building atmosphere. They will perform daily warehouse duties as expected of a level III associate. In the absence of the Supervisor, the Warehouse Lead will perform all day-to-day functions of the Supervisor including security of the building.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
* Ensure a culture of safety by enforcing safety standards and adhering to operational procedures.
* Lead by example to ensure that all procedures and best practices are consistently followed.
* Perform daily warehouse duties as directed by the Supervisor.
* Assist with direction of associates and management of daily workflow within the framework of daily assignment.
* Support other team members by being an expert in appropriate systems- i.e. WMS, Oracle.
* Assist in training of new associates as required.
* Assist in leading continuous improvement initiatives.
* Assist in implementing lean objectives and 5S activities.
* Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the assigned area in the absence of the PDC Supervisor.
* Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.
* HS Diploma or GED
* 3 years of warehouse experience, distribution environment preferred.
* Previous experience in a leadership role preferred.
* Proficient in Microsoft Suite, TMS, and Oracle experience a plus.
* Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
* Strong people skills including communication, conflict management, empathy, active listening, negotiation, positive attitude, ability to mediate disputes, being tolerant of differences, and teamwork.
* Material handling equipment experience, including forklift, reach truck, and cherry picker required.
* Strong planning and organizational skills.
* Good problem solving and reasoning skills.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
- Competitive Wages.
- A continuous learning environment.
- Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
- Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.
NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.
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