Warehouse lead

JOB SUMMARY

Ensure continuous and efficient operation of the established receiving and put-away process, outbound order fulfillment, and raw material pick processes. Direct labor allocation of all Warehouse LTOs within their shift.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure a safe work environment is maintained by all employees.
• Generate accurate paperwork for inbound POs and customer orders for the following day.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of required documentation to enable clear traceability.
• Perform daily checks of Warehouse areas for non-compliance and report them to your manager/supervisor.
• Ensure all warehouse areas maintain a clean work environment.
• Ensure Inbound and outbounds loads are handled timely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Organize and prioritize labor to maintain dock appointments and material flow through the warehouse.
• Manage ERP system transactions.
• Communicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changes.
• Track and share daily metrics with WH Leadership team, assigning actions on inefficiencies to drive positive change.
• Communicate an end of shift breakdown / Hand-off to the next shift.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.
• Coordinate with the Warehouse Supervisor to provide feedback and coaching to team members as appropriate.
• Partners with the Warehouse Supervisor to compose performance reviews for employees.
• Implements and conducts training when operating procedures change and on an annual basis, as required by the training plan.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed. Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others. Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or external relationships of the organization. Errors are usually detected after the fact and may result in moderate interruption and delay in work output.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducting candidates’ forklift skills tests during their interviewing process. Ensuring direct reports are maintaining daily processes, guiding them in the right direction when deviations occur.

SKILL REQUIRED

• Must be proficient with MS Office programs, specifically Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to perform data entry, format documents and create advanced templates.
• Experience with Warehousing, Inventory, and/or Logistics.
• Experience working in temperature controlled settings.
• Experience with perishable items.
• Proven track record in safe working practices.
• On-the-job training of 3-6 weeks.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate a stand up reach forklift/lift truck (Crown brand preferred).
• Able to interact and communicate with the supervisors and team members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for working in a team environment.
• Goal oriented & well organized.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management.
• Problem solving.
• Planning and organizing.
• Mathematical skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Warehouse Lead encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/Efforts

Work requires continuous physical exertion including lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Mental & Visual Demands

Work performed by this position requires moderate mental concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks. Work requires continuous visual effort for extended periods of time.

Work Environment and Hazards

Employee works in a manufacturing setting with frequent exposure to heat/cold, dust, noise or other factors that may require protective equipment and still pose a hazard. This position has regular exposure to hazards that could result in injury and loss of time at work.