Warehouse Team Lead

Warehouse Team LeadLead the warehouse. Power the shop. Keep legends running. Since 1833, Cooper Machinery Services has built and supported the engines and compressors that power the world's energy infrastructure. Cooper-Bessemer, Ajax, Superior, and more are still running in the field, and more than 22,000 units depend on us to keep them there.None of that happens without the right part, in the right place, at the right time. As our Warehouse Team Lead in Houston, you run the operation that makes it possible. You'll lead the floor, own inventory accuracy, and keep our shop production on schedule. If you like a hands-on leadership role where your work shows up in the results every day, this one is for you.What you will doLead daily warehouse operations, including facilities, equipment, documentation, and safety and healthKeep the warehouse safe, organized, and accurate through strong housekeeping and a logical storage layoutEnsure every material is stored and retrieved systematically and is visible in our ERPReceive, review, and transfer stock, and issue and receipt material to service orders and inventorySupport the shop production schedule by making sure orders are issued, completed, and closed on timePull parts to keep inventory stocked in assembly cells, and locate material and expedite shortages within the plantRun cycle counts, and verify and maintain stock documentation and shortage reportsTag and label materials and containers, and load products onto freight carriersOperate forklifts, cranes, hoists, pallet handlers, and hand trucks safelyBuild work schedules for the warehouse and purchasing teamWho you areYou have 5+ years of operational experience in a manufacturing environment and at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory roleYou have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of experience in services or manufacturingYou're proficient in SAP and Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPointYou're comfortable with math in all units of measure (whole numbers, fractions, and decimals) and with using a computer daily to look up and enter material and parts dataYou put the customer first when setting quality standards and prioritiesYou can lift up to 45 lbs regularly, and you're ready for active physical work: pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, and bendingYou're comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with noise, dust, and chemicals, wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, and ear plugs.PreferredHands-on experience operating a forklift, hand truck, and other shipping-department equipmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal and leadership skillsA self-motivated approach and the ability to work with minimal supervisionWhy join usMost benefits are effective on your first day, with no waiting periodComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage (6-month short-term disability waiting period)Voluntary life, AD&D, and long-term disability buy-up plansVoluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans401(k) with up to 5% company match, and you're 100% vested on day 1Maternity and parental leave, Arc Fertility Benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health supportCooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.