Warehouse Team Lead

Warehouse Team LeadAre you a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and driving results? Construction Forms is looking for a Warehouse Team Lead to help lead daily production operations, support continuous improvement initiatives, and support a high-performing team.What You'll DoLead by example in safety, quality, and productivity.Coach and develop team members for success.Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools and problem-solving techniques.Partner with departments across the business to meet customer needs.Help ensure inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, and operational excellence.What We're Looking ForManufacturing leadership or lead experience.Strong communication and problem-solving skills.A passion for teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.Strong computer skills and the ability to confidently navigate ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and production software.Lean, Six Sigma, or leadership training is a plus.Why Join Con Forms?At Construction Forms, you'll have the opportunity to grow your leadership skills, make a visible impact on the business, and be part of a team committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.Benefits (Effective 1st Day of Month Following Hire Date)Health, Dental & Vision OptionsCompany Paid Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability InsuranceIn-house Care CoachEmployee Assistance ProgramTelehealth Program (Includes Mental Health & Dermatology)Pet InsuranceIdentity Theft InsuranceLifestyle Spending Account (LSA)401K & Generous Company Match ProgramEmployee ProgramsSafety Shoe & Prescription Safety GlassesCostco Membership DiscountEmployee ApparelEmployee Events ("Hot Dog Days", Summer Picnic, Appreciation Luncheons)Work Life BalancePaid Time OffExpanded Personal/Sick Time8 Paid HolidaysCareer GrowthTuition ReimbursementYouth & State Apprentice ProgramsResponsibilitiesAssist the Branch Manager in day-to-day leadership and continuous improvement deployment within the team, being an innovator of positive change that favorably impacts safety, quality, on-time delivery, profitability, inventory turns, lead-time, customer satisfaction and team morale. Effectiveness is measured primarily through value stream metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost) performance.Assist in leading the Continuous Improvement effort for the assigned Value Stream(s), using tools such as: Team Improvement Boards (TIB's), 5S, auditing and layered auditing, etc.Assist in leading and supervising production, and work closely with quality, production control, purchasing, sales, engineering, and customers to meet or exceed customer needs and to achieve company goals.Assist Branch Manager to analyze problems, account for variances, drive for root cause and implement improved methods and procedures, create, review and update improvement plans, at a minimum, on a monthly basis.Allocate the necessary resources (people, equipment, inventory, etc.) to meet external and internal commitments while maintaining budgetary control.Develop key employees, participate in company dialogues regarding employee performance to ensure that deserving employees are recognized and that under-performing employees are given the direction required to improve their performance.Responsible for assuring inventory accuracy along with training all team members on inventory moves and adjustments.Ability to operate and train others on all DFW equipment.Support Branch Manager in ensuring order accuracy and on time delivery.QualificationHigh School Diploma or GED.A minimum of one year lead or formal leadership experience in a manufacturing production environment preferred.Preference given to candidates with additional training in leadership, supervision, lean processes and/or continuous improvement. Six Sigma certification ideal.Proven skill to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees across all functions of the organization.Ability to effectively organize an area of responsibility, delegate appropriate authority and review the work performance of direct reports in a manner conductive to efficient performance and high morale.Basic computer skills, to accurately gather and input data from various computer systems. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems preferred.Capability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.Essential CompetenciesCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipManaging OthersPriority SettingProblem SolvingReliabilityPhysical & Mental DemandsExposure to noise, sparks, smoke, fumes, and heat in a production environment.Perform work standing on concrete for up to 12 hours per day. Also, frequent use of a computer requiring the ability to type on a keyboard and use a mouse to gather and input job information from various software packages. Regularly required to sit, bend, stoop, and grab.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, purchase orders, job orders, dispatch lists, maintenance instructions or procedure manuals.Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, peers, subordinates, customers and vendors.Ability to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals and fractions. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.Ability to perform precise measurements using a tape measure, caliper, square and/or weld gages.Ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally.Regular and reliable attendance.Willingness to train or work during hours outside of regularly scheduled shift as necessary.