LEAD 1, WAREHOUSE MATERIAL HANDLER

Job Summary

Coordinates and leads the activities for designated work area. Activities include managing inventory accurately and safely in the effort of meeting or exceeding customer and company requirements.

Leads by example in these activities and assists supervisor with managing, directing and training the warehouse associates.

Job Duties

Lead day-to-day work activities, readily respond to team members issues and concerns and ensure all Distribution tasks are completed according to customer requirements and company standards

Assist in operating machinery and provide additional support to fill resource gaps in designated department when needed

Assign routine tasks to team members, audit the quality and accuracy of their work, and provide coaching when appropriate

Train new hires and provide information to Manager and Supervisor regarding their progress and unique learning needs

Monitor performance, report issues, and provide input into review process

Assist in preparing warehouse for customer visits, audits (both internal and external), tours, etc.

Assist with productivity monitoring, data input, and reporting

Move materials, supplies, and finished goods inventory to / from designated storage locations using radio frequency (RF) and lift truck equipment

Utilize JDE, RFS, and RF technology to transact the movement of inventory and ship product

Pick, label, stage, wrap, and load orders / shipments

Assist in administering and auditing Housekeeping Program

Inspect materials, final products and machinery for defects

Implement process improvement initiatives as needed

Ensure that department output meets organizational expectation

Guide the manufacturing / operations team in interpreting existing processes and policies and assist in the development of efficiencies or process improvements

Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately

Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)

Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

Perform work under minimal supervision

Handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff

Possess comprehensive working knowledge of subject matter

Typically require a high school diploma or equivalent and 4 to 6 years of experience, including experience driving powered industrial equipment

Provide leadership, coaching, and / or mentoring to a subordinate group

Powered industrial equipment certification preferred

Competencies / Skills

Ability to interpret work instructions

Ability to follow written and verbal directions

Intermediate verbal and written communication skills

Intermediate mathematical skills

Proficient use of computers, JDE / MRP systems, RFS or trans-collector solutions, and MS office

Proficiency in use of requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, packing lists, bill of ladings, master bill of ladings, etc.

Familiarity with general warehouse operations, procedures, equipment, and terminology

Intermediate use of required gaging instruments and the application of such instruments

Manual dexterity

Leadership skills

Ability to foster teamwork

Good interpersonal skills

Good problem-solving skills