Lead Warehouse Specialist

Lead Warehouse Specialist

The Lead Warehouse Specialist is responsible for overseeing daily shipping operations, ensuring timely and accurate shipment of goods, coordinating with team members, and maintaining compliance with company policies and safety regulations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations in a specific department to delivery and exceed key metrics, conduct tier 1 meetings, participate in safety committee, ensure appropriate workflow and labor distribution, address and resolve obstacles.
• Assist management with safety and building security issues, allocate resources to perform comprehensive pre-shift walkthrough of the department to identify and address any safety risks, contribute to root cause accident analyses and resolution activities.
• Partner and ensure ongoing communication with leadership in the other departments to balance volume and labor across the shift by helping to direct and coordinate workflow.
• Develop ideas and suggestions for operational improvements utilizing LEAN practices.
• Responsible for completion of all required paperwork and adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide training and coaching to new and existing team members, including technical training, problem-solving resources, recognition and input for performance reviews.
• Assist upholding a 5S culture by keeping the department clean, organized, and audit-ready.

Education and Experience:

• Level of Formal Education: High School diploma or equivalent, education preferred
• Area of Study: General Education
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3
• Type of Experience:
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred; experience in and familiarity with systems, tools, or processes preferred
• Warehouse, distribution, supply chain
• Technical Competencies & Information Systems:
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems and equipment
• Basic level of computer skills preferred; MS Office Suite
• Skills & Abilities:
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of the operation of power/mobile equipment; may require additional training and/or certification on additional power equipment
• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds regularly, up to 150 pounds infrequently and operate manual pallet jacks
• Physically able to handle repetitive lifting, climbing, standing, and walking
• Must be able to perform the duties performed by the associates they lead
• Additional Language Skills: English competency required
• Personal Attributes & Other/Preferred:
• Consistent job performance and positive behavior
• Strong teamwork, attendance, and customer service
• Professional appearance
• Commitment to company core values
• Basic product knowledge

About The ODP Corporation : The ODP Corporation is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC and ODP Business Solutions, LLC; The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day.

Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned.