Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Lead

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring accurate inventory control, efficient material flow, and on-time shipping and receiving activities. This role provides hands-on leadership to warehouse personnel, supports production requirements, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and maintains a safe and organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including outbound shipping, inbound receiving, staging, inventory movement, and cycle counts.
• Lead and coach a warehouse team to ensure accuracy, safety, and efficiency across all warehouse functions.
• Coordinate with the production team to stage and deliver components and materials needed for manufacturing each day.
• Perform daily cycle counts and manage inventory integrity using our Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Implement and manage tools like barcode systems and scan guns to modernize and streamline operations.
• Manage special warehouse improvement projects from planning to execution.
• Communicate cross-functionally with purchasing, production, planning, and customer service to keep operations aligned.
• Operate forklifts, including sit-down and stand-up models, to assist with staging, shipping, and receiving when needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a team, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Proficiency in warehouse systems and experience with inventory management software (WMS preferred).
• Familiarity with scan gun/barcode systems and a passion for process improvement.
• Ability to operate forklifts (sit-down and stand-up); certification is a plus or willingness to become certified.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively with other departments and lead a team.
• Detail-oriented mindset with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Self-starter with a "get-it-done" attitude who's comfortable jumping in where needed.

Experience

3+ years of experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse management.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Commitment to safety, accuracy, and efficiency.

A Little About Us

Merit Manufacturing is a Contract Manufacturer in the Personal Care space.

We make products like Shampoo, Body Wash, Beard Oil, Lotions, and Laundry Detergent for nationwide brands that you've definitely heard of and might have even used.

In just 6 years of existence, we've growth dramatically each year and we're not done yet.

We just moved into a state-of-the-art new manufacturing facility and it's unlike anything our industry has seen. We worked hard to make this the coolest building you've ever worked in. Whether you're a chemist in the lab or you're working in the warehouse, you'll be excited to come to work.

We are a company that truly cares about the growth and advancement of our employees. We exist to provide a safe and sustainable living for everyone who makes this company run, and we're dedicated to that cause. Merit is a company where your voice can be heard and you can make a difference every day.

Why You Want This Job

• We reward our employees in creative and excessive ways.
• We believe people are our greatest resource.
• You can learn more and advance your career here.
• Every day is an opportunity for you to go home feeling like you did something of value.

The Basics

Location: Warren, MI

Pay Rate: Negotiated based on Experience

Benefits:

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Year End Bonus Opportunity
• Company events

Equality:

Merit Manufacturing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.