Warehouse Lead

Job Details

Description

Position Summary :

Oversee a team of warehouse personnel, processes, and activities to provide a safe operation that meets deadlines and customer expectations.

Involved with the Inbound, Inventory and Outbound operations; Auditing transaction across all 3 functions. Assisting drivers with checking in and out of the facility and maintaining the 5s program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Drive a culture of safety.
• Lead a group of warehouse associates.
• Maintain performance and productivity standards.
• Set a standard of excellence across the team.
• Communicate warehouse issues, personnel issues, and sort issues to the Supervisor.
• Communicate failures and reinforce positive behaviors.
• All other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ethics and Values - Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.
• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
• Compassion - Genuinely cares about people; is concerned about their work and non-work problems; is available and ready to help; is sympathetic to the plight of others not as fortunate; demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others.
• Drive for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results
• Building Effective Teams - Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent certification preferred.
• Must be able to read and speak English

Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• Interpersonal and Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Time-management
• Experience with warehouse software.
• Organizational; Plan, oversee and participate in the warehouse operations.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Operate a computer terminal.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Maintain records, inventory, and prepare reports.

Physical Demands:

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed, may require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods during the day, reaching above shoulder heights, below waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the day. The position may require lifting heavy supplies and office materials. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.