About the job
Job Summary
As a Lead Warehouse Associate, you will play an integral role in our indirect material warehouse, overseeing daily operations while actively participating in essential warehouse functions. This dynamic leadership position focuses on ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate operations by guiding team members on a daily basis.
In this role, you will be the primary contact for resolving operational challenges, facilitating training, and collaborating with management to promote ongoing improvements in service quality, safety, and productivity.
This position is for the second shift, with hours from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend overtime may be required on a rotating basis.
Essential Job Functions
- Operational Execution:
- Conduct daily warehouse tasks including receiving, stocking, picking, packing, cycle counting, and shipping inventory.
- Operate warehouse equipment safely and according to established standards.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through meticulous handling, documentation, and system transactions.
- Ensure timely order fulfillment to meet customer and internal service expectations.
- Team Leadership:
- Provide direction and support to warehouse associates during shifts.
- Act as a subject matter expert on warehouse processes, systems, and safety protocols.
- Assist in onboarding and training new associates.
- Reinforce adherence to standard operating procedures, promoting consistent execution.
- Foster a positive team environment centered around safety.
- Operational Coordination:
- Coordinate daily workflow and task assignments to optimize operational efficiency.
- Monitor progress and identify potential bottlenecks or risks to service levels.
- Escalate operational concerns, staffing challenges, or inventory issues to management.
- Facilitate communication between warehouse associates and leadership.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for enhancing safety, efficiency, inventory accuracy, and customer service.
- Lead or partake in continuous improvement initiatives such as process optimization and inventory management.
- Support the implementation of new processes and operational standards.
- Encourage team involvement in problem-solving and operational enhancements.
- Safety & Compliance:
- Promote a strong safety culture by adhering to all safety policies and PPE requirements.
- Identify and report safety hazards, supporting corrective actions.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the warehouse.

