Warehouse & Loading Team Lead - 2nd Shift/3rd Shift

Warehouse & Loading Team Lead - 2nd Shift/3rd Shift

Len Busch Roses is seeking an experienced Warehouse & Loading Team Lead to oversee our evening/night order fulfillment and outbound loading operations. This role is ideal for a strong frontline leader who can drive execution, hold teams accountable, coach for performance, and ensure customer deliveries leave accurately and on time.

This is not a desk rolethis is a working leadership position where you'll be actively leading from the floor in a high-volume warehouse environment.

What you'll do:

As the Warehouse & Loading Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading second/third shift outbound operations, including order picking, packing, truck loading, labor execution, and team performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead daily warehouse/order fulfillment operations including picking, packing, staging, and truck loading
• Execute the nightly labor plan and make real-time staffing adjustments based on workload, volume, and operational priorities
• Drive team productivity, efficiency, and on-time completion of outbound shipments
• Coach, train, and hold team members accountable to standardized work, safety expectations, and productivity goals
• Monitor order accuracy, product quality, and loading execution to ensure exceptional customer service
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations teams to resolve issues quickly and minimize service disruptions
• Support onboarding and development of new employees in partnership with mentors and supervisors
• Promote labor sharing, cross-training, and operational flexibility to meet changing business demands
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, urgency, and continuous improvement
• Lead by example as a visible, engaged floor leader

This role requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in changing work environments, including both hot and cold conditions. Truck loading takes place on a dock where temperatures may vary depending on outdoor weather conditions.

We're looking for a leader who can balance people leadership with operational execution.

Pay Range: $23.00/hr - $26.00/hr

Shift Schedule Overview: This is a full-time, 2nd shift position with seasonal variations. Flexibility is essential during peak periods.

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 5pm-3AM, Occasional Tuesdays

Sunday: 3:00 PM 1:00 AM

Monday: 5:00 PM 3:00 AM

Occasional Tuesday: 5:00 PM End of Day (EOD)

Wednesday: 5:00 PM 3:00 AM

Thursday: 5:00 PM 3:00 AM

Important: This is an End-of-Day (EOD) operation. Shift end times are workload-dependent, and leaders are expected to remain until operations are complete.

Holiday Schedule (November May): Sunday: 3:00 PM EOD, Monday Thursday: 5:00 PM EOD

Occasional Friday/Saturday shifts required during the 2 weeks leading up to major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Mother's Day

Shifts may be 1012 hours during these periods

During major floral holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day), you should expect:

• 1012+ hour shifts
• Overtime
• Occasional Friday/Saturday shifts
• Holiday work as required by business needs

Skills and Experience Preferred:

• 2+ years of leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, distribution, shipping, manufacturing, or order fulfillment
• Proven ability to drive productivity and manage teams in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Experience with truck loading, outbound shipping, warehouse workflows, or distribution operations strongly preferred
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to adjust quickly when priorities shift
• Experience with labor planning, staffing coordination, and performance coaching
• Strong communication skills; ability to lead diverse teams effectively
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Lean, continuous improvement, or process discipline experience is a plus
• Must meet the physical demands of the role including lifting, standing, and moving throughout the facility.

This is a physically active leadership role requiring significant time on your feet and direct involvement in operations.

You must be able to:

• Stand/walk for extended periods (8+ hours)
• Lift, move, push, and pull products throughout the shift
• Work in varying temperatures, including:
• Refrigerated warehouse/cold room environments (4050F)
• Loading dock areas impacted by outdoor weather conditions

If you're a driven leader with a passion for safety, efficiency, and team development, we encourage you to apply and be a key contributor to our success.