Manufacturing team lead

Job Title: Warehouse Team Lead

Overview Are you a driven warehouse professional with a knack for leadership and an interest in the automotive industry? We are partnering with a premier automotive aftermarket tool distributor in Charlotte, NC, to find a dedicated Team Lead for their day shift operations. In this role, you will guide a team of warehouse associates in a fast-paced environment, ensuring top-tier order fulfillment for local and statewide distributor accounts-including high-profile automotive and racing clients. If you excel at coaching teams, optimizing inventory flow, and maintaining a safe, organized work environment, this is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your career!

Hours: Day Shift (Full-Time) Salary: Competitive DOE

Candidate Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional supply chain or leadership training is a plus.
• 2+ years of hands-on warehouse or distribution experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory, lead, or training capacity.
• Previous experience with, or knowledge of, automotive aftermarket tools and equipment is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), RF scanners, and standard inventory software.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform physical warehouse tasks throughout the shift.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills.

salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Associate

Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Duties

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day warehouse activities, including the receiving, picking, packing, and shipping of automotive tools and aftermarket equipment.
• Supervise, train, and coach warehouse associates to ensure daily productivity, quality, and accuracy targets are consistently met.
• Manage local "will call" order fulfillment for distributor accounts, ensuring prompt and accurate turnaround.
• Monitor inventory control processes, oversee cycle counts, and ensure the accurate tracking of high-value tools and products.
• Operate and oversee the safe use of standard warehouse machinery, such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Enforce strict safety protocols, maintain a clean and organized facility, and proactively resolve any operational bottlenecks on the floor.

The essential functions of this role include:

• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working weekends

Skills

• Schedule Adherence
• Manufacturing
• Providing Feedback
• Leading
• Team Building
• Quality Control
• Production Control
• Supervising
• Distribution
• Inventory Auditing

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Manager

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.