Warehouse Lead

Position Type: Full-time

Summary Of Duties

Position Purpose: The Warehouse Lead oversees and participates in the shipping, receiving, and inventory control functions of the Company. They record and prepare related reports; serve as a lead over all warehouse functions; train and provide lead work direction and guidance to assigned staff.

Supervisory Management:

  • Gives direction on the day to day activity to direct report employees within the Warehouse Department
  • Leads the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures; ensures all established policies and procedures are followed by receiving, shipping and materials
  • Actively works the same activities daily as assigned within warehouse
  • Approves timecards & vacation to ensure adequate coverage within Department
  • Provides input for performance evaluations and merit increases
  • Back-up all positions that report to Warehouse Lead

Training:

  • Responsible to train employees within the Warehouse Department
  • Recommend staffing levels. Assign workload; to include training and cross training of warehouse staff

Inventory Management:

  • Responsible for organizing, planning, coordinating, facilitating and managing all aspects of purchases made by purchasing, including inbound, outbound and stored inventory
  • Monitor accurate moves and transactions in Delmiaworks ERP system
  • Ensure accurate location control is being followed in accordance with FIFO
  • Oversee and participate in the performance of periodic and annual physical inventories; conduct physical inventories with assistance of materials department

Safety:

  • Ensures warehouse equipment is maintained and in proper working order
  • Keep work areas clean. Use Company 5S standards
  • Responsible for Daily Fork Lift Checklist(s) and correcting Daily Safety LPA Findings
  • Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications / Experience

Required

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Basic Computer skills, especially Microsoft Office Products
  • Ability to work Independently and as a Member of Various Teams
  • Versatility, Flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Knowledge of Basic Safety Procedures
  • Ability to Operate a Forklift
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs. Frequently
  • Delmiaworks or ERP System Literacy
  • Experience operating IQRF Scanner(s) or other Warehouse Management Tool(s)
  • Understanding of basic Shipping & Receiving Terminology

Desired

  • Post-Secondary Education
  • Demonstrated Proficiency in Supervising and Motivating Subordinates

Performance Standards/Critical Competencies for Success

Performance Standards:

  • Accurate Data
  • Minimal Errors
  • Detail Oriented
  • Highly Organized

Competencies:

  • Analyze Issues
  • Use Sound Judgement
  • Solve Problems
  • Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)