Lead, Warehouse

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Lead, Warehouse Manual Labor Romeoville, IL, US 6 days ago Requisition ID: 1903 Job Title Logistics Warehouse Lead Location Department Logistics Reporting to Logistics Manager Key Accountabilities Responsible for the efficient movement of materials between warehouses and customers to reduce downtime in production and minimize customer errors/complaints. Logistics Lead will be responsible for performing any operational function necessary to ensure production as well as any customer order is fulfilled accurately and in a timely fashion under the direction of the Logistics Manager or supervisor. Responsibilities Maintains proper operational adherence to the company SOP’s, attendance policies and safety policy. Performs training of all new hires in BRC, GMP and ensures Forklift Training completion. Other duties as may be assigned or volunteered for. Ensures all equipment is in good working order. Ensures seamless shift changeover if directed by Logistics Manager (i.e., Operational Shift Summary/Transfers/Releases/etc.) Based upon daily production/transfer/inbound/outbound schedules will determine proper assignment of hours to handle workload and minimize any production down time and carrier detention fees. Make sure any release requests to appropriate facilities have been made if there is an immediate need for materials for current day production per the Supply & Demand Coordinator. Verifies and corrects quantities used on daily purchase orders to match quantities counted by Inventory Specialist. Investigates any large discrepancies. Verify BOL’s to receiving reports from outside cold storage and investigates differences. In absence of Shift Manager, verifies attendance records for hours worked for logistics department and submits to payroll department and temporary agency for processing. Reviews final production schedule for next day, verifies in-house quantities of raw materials and ensures all release requests are placed per the Materials Counter for the following day. Reviews next day material needs with Packaging Materials Coordinator and Raw Materials Coordinator to assure arrival in a timely manner to meet production demands. Helps fill in for the shipping clerk as necessary. Make any appropriate movement of finished goods with the Supply & Demand Coordinator to assure sufficient levels of product to meet scheduled outbound loads. Communicates with customers, carriers to develop inbound and outbound schedules to comply with the warehouse operations. Skills, Experience & Qualifications Ability to read/write/speak English. High School diploma or equivalent, bachelor’s degree preferred. 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment. 5 years of experience in the shipping and receiving department. Computer literate and knowledgeable in Excel or other spreadsheet applications. Must be able to effectively communicate with many departments and management levels. Must be able to multi-task as a working lead and support person within the managerial functions. Must work in freezer environment of -10 degrees. Must work in a refrigerated environment of 32 to 40 degrees. Must work flexible hours. Must work in non-air-conditioned environments. Must be able to lift 75lbs. Food Safety/Quality Report any issues regarding food safety or quality to supervision and/or quality assurance. Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate attention. #J-18808-Ljbffr Great Kitchens Food Company