Team Leader - Warehouse

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US

Founded in 1981, Penn Veterinary Supply was created out of the belief that there is a better way to supply veterinarians with products and services. This belief remains at the core of everything we do. We proudly remain a family owned and operated business, free of corporate ownership. This enables us to best meet the needs of our customers on an individual basis without the pressure of answering to shareholders. We strive to set a higher standard of servicing the veterinary profession by focusing on our Power in Partnership model:

• Penn Vet is a Family-Owned Business that values our PEOPLE and yours.
• Our team is dedicated to providing SOLUTIONS for the veterinarians and entire staff at independent, privately held veterinary hospitals .
• We aim to be a true business partner that strives to consistently exceed your SERVICE expectations.
• We select partners who advocate for the importance of the veterinarian's recommendation of PRODUCTS that provide quality, savings, and value.

Penn Vet was founded in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and has since grown to open branches in Michigan, Florida, and North Carolina.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Team Leader will oversee the day-to-day functions of the warehouse associates on the floor insuring customers have excellent experience by guaranteeing orders are shipped in a prompt, accurate way, working to always reduce errors and increase efficiency. The Team Leader will assume the Assistant Warehouse Branch Manager’s responsibilities in their absence.

Candidates must be available to work a schedule from Monday – Friday, 10:30am – 7:30pm.

Essential Responsibilities

• Issues written and oral instructions as directed by the Warehouse Branch Manager or Assistant Warehouse Branch Manager. Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures. Expedites workflow
• Ensure that warehouse procedures and policies are followed on the floor.
• Maintains proper housekeeping and safety standards.
• Guides warehouse associates. Mentors, trains, and coaches.
• Develops, recommends, and implements methods to improve productivity.
• Willingness to continue training and progression in management and leadership skills.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Assistant Warehouse Branch Manager Warehouse Branch Manager, Operations Manager, Director of Operations, or President of the Company.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma
• At least three years of experience in a distribution warehouse
• Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedures and policy, preferably in human or animal health.
• Customer service driven and focused.
• Strong analytical skills. Strong attention to detail, well organized
• Able to organize one’s own activities and manage multiple priorities. Must meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to lead and motivate. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Computer literate. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Penn Veterinary Supply is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Penn Vet is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state laws.