1st Shift Warehouse Lead

Responsible for the leadership and direction of warehouse operations including Production/Operations, Safety, Continuous Improvement, Superior Quality, Customer Fulfillment and Cost Containment. The Warehouse Lead is also responsible for developing a working atmosphere for all employees that is safe, comfortable, and conducive to personal growth and development while sustaining an atmosphere of positive morale.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSEffective Leadership, Safety Compliance, Production Efficiency, Process/Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Inventory Integrity & Accuracy, OSHA & EPA Compliance, Cost Containment/Improvement, Effective Equipment/Resource Utilization.Principal Accountabilities:Leadership:- Overall Responsibility of warehouse operations including but not limited to Safety, Housekeeping. 5S, Lean, On Time Customer Delivery, Production Efficiency and Effectivity, Cost Control, Inventory Accuracy, Shipping, Receiving, Employee Development and Compliance.Provide effective leadership to all direct and indirect reports to create/maintain an efficient, cost effective organization while creating a safe and enjoyable work environment.Responsible for the hiring and performance review for all warehouse personnel in conjunction with Operations Manager and Human Resources.Develop and implement quantitative goals and objectives for all direct and indirect reports that will support Operations, UPM and ONI Key Strategic Objectives.Through annual performance reviews, identify and implement personal development/training plans for direct and indirect reports.Responsible for the training and development of all direct and indirect employees related to unacceptable performance, behavior and personal career development goals.HS&E/Compliance:Accountability for all aspects OSHA & EPA compliance related to warehouse operations.Continuous Improvement:- Working with Operations Manager, develop, implement, and maintain an environment of a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture at all levels of the warehouse operations.- 5S/Lean: Working with Operations Manager, implement, enforce and maintain an environment of 5S and Lean concepts to achieve maximum productivity and efficiencyProductivity/Metrics/Operations:- Ensure weekly production/shipment schedules are executed and achieved in an efficient manner.Actively track daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly KPI/Metrics and develop/implement actions to address gaps in performance.Responsible for warehouse cost control by actively developing and tracking cost and cost savings/avoidance projects achieving year over year cost reductions related to operational expenses.Inventory:Quality:- Fully support and enforce compliance with all ISO requirements.Ethics/Compliance:Maintain a working environment that embodies the UPM and ONI Code of Conduct and Ethics policy.Position Scope:Leadership – Direct/Indirect Reports varies by locationAttributes/Skills Required:Solid and proven coaching/leadership skillsStrong communication (both oral and written) with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.Strong interpersonal skills.Ability to make sound decisions under high-pressure situations.Strong organizational and problem solving skills.Strong analytical and interpretations skills.Ability to perform in an environment fostering teamwork and results.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office SuiteExperience/Education:Associate Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.Lean/Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified Required (or a path of certification identified)A minimum of 5 years proven effective leadership skillsA minimum of 5 years manufacturing/distribution/warehouse experienceSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESDirect/Indirect reports depends on location. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving issues.**QUALIFICATIONS **To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS**PHYSICAL DEMANDS **The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.First Shift 5 am to 330pm Monday-Thursday**WORK ENVIRONMENT **The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.You should be proficient in:Material Handler ExperienceTape Measure ReadingPrecision Measurement & InspectionHigh School / GEDExcellent Communication SkillsShop Math SkillsExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentBasic Computer Skills #J-18808-Ljbffr