Warehouse Lead

Warehouse LeadSystem One is actively seeking a Warehouse Lead for a permanent position located in Odessa, TX. This will be a permanent position with our client, specializing in fluid system products, assemblies, and services for the oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, semiconductor, and transportation industries.Position Summary: The Warehouse Lead is responsible for leading the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the warehouse facility while ensuring high levels of inventory accuracy, operational productivity, and customer service. This role oversees all inbound and outbound warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, inventory management, order fulfillment, replenishment, shipping, and claims administration. The Warehouse Lead provides direct leadership to warehouse associates and is accountable for optimizing workflows, maintaining facility and equipment operations, and supporting a productive, team-oriented work environment. This position also oversees local will-call operations to ensure timely and professional customer support. In addition to day-to-day operational leadership, the Warehouse Manager is responsible for maintaining inventory integrity, minimizing operational disruptions, and ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and Standard Quality System (SQS) processes. The role partners cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement, operational consistency, and service excellence in support of organizational objectives.Essential Job Responsibilities:Lead all warehouse operations including receiving, storage, inventory control, replenishment, shipping, and will-call functions.Ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and shipped on time to meet customer expectations.Maintain inventory integrity through cycle counting, audits, and discrepancy resolution.Monitor warehouse productivity and labor efficiency to achieve operational targets.Supervise and develop warehouse personnel through coaching, training, and performance management.Ensure facility, equipment, and material handling systems remain safe, operational, and properly maintained.Maintain and enforce adherence to company policies, safety initiatives, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and documentation practices to ensure operational compliance and consistency.Coordinate with internal departments to align warehouse priorities with customer demand and business requirements.Resolve warehouse-related issues including shipping discrepancies, damages, claims, shortages, and service interruptions.Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, process efficiency, inventory accuracy, and customer service performance.Prepare and review warehouse operational reports and performance metrics.Other Job Responsibilities:Attend and actively participate in meetings, training sessions, and operational discussions as assigned.Actively pursue professional and leadership development opportunities, including leadership training, skills development programs, professional reading, and Emotional Intelligence (EI) competency growth.Complete assigned projects, tasks, and departmental initiatives within established timelines while proactively communicating progress, risks, or support needs.Travel to other branch locations may be required to support operational needs, training, standardization efforts, or business initiatives.Experience, Training, Knowledge:Education: High School Education or GED. Associate degree preferred.Previous experience in warehouse management in a customer service-oriented business is preferred.Minimum 2 years of warehouse experience.Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build personal and team-based relationships with all levels of associates.Effective oral and written communication skills.Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to details are requiredKnowledge of warehouse management procedures and best practices.Leadership skills and ability to manage staff.Forklift experience required; mechanically inclined with ability to understand and support basic equipment and warehouse systems.Proficient with Office 365 – Outlook, Word, Excel, TeamsPhysical/Mental Requirements:Teamwork and collaboration,Self-awarenessOrganizational awarenessSelf-controlAdaptabilityTransparencyInitiativeSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.Ability to stand up to eight (8) hours a day.Must possess sight/hearing senses to adequately perform the functions of the role.Required to lift equipment; supplies up to fifty (50) pounds.Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures:Work is primarily performed in a warehouse environment that may include climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled areas, with occasional work performed outdoors or in varying weather conditions as operational needs require.Regular exposure to warehouse conditions including moving equipment, material handling activity, varying temperatures, dust, and moderate to elevated noise levels may occur. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection, may be required in designated areas.Employee may be exposed to common warehouse and operational hazards, including powered industrial vehicles, moving machinery, lifting activities, and material storage areas. Adherence to all company safety policies and procedures is required.Travel to other branch locations or facilities may be required to support operational needs, training, standardization efforts, or business initiatives. Travel may include operating a company vehicle when authorized.System One, and its subsidiaries, including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.