Warehouse Team Lead

Maintains performance of warehouse operations within a specified zone including, adherence to the highest level of safety and housekeeping, commitment to employee technical training, focus or order processing accuracy, coordination of order and material flow, achievement of productivity goals and proactive involvement in identification of employee issues and communicating them in a timely manner. Must effectively communicate expectations with assigned team members and coach for success. Works hands on to push order flow and to remove bottlenecks.

Participate in safety programs, comply with safety rules and set “safety first†tone for self and team

Train employees to follow standard work / SOP’s

Ensure workplace is always organized and clean (clean as you go)

Communicate openly and respectfully with assigned team to increase engagement

Participate in the Interview process for new co-workers and provide input into co-worker performance evaluations

Ensure tools, materials and equipment used in assigned zone is ready for the shift

Supports communication process for shift start and weekly team meetings

Address basic performance issues and escalates to management when coaching doesn’t produce change in behavior

Must comply with and promote compliance with HR policy including (attendance, general work rules, respect in the workplace and respect for workplace diversity)

Must possess a work style that blends operational excellence, customer satisfaction and teamwork consistent with a high-performance culture.

Must have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to foster relationships with your fellow coworkers.

Proven to have high and positive energy and the ability to drive for results and to set a high pace for self and peers in an engaging manner.

Must be able to communicate clearly in English both verbally and in writing.

Must be able to work with computers, scanners and material handling equipment.

High School diploma or GED

Must have basic computer skills.

Must have at least (1) year of experience working in a high volume/variation Distribution or Manufacturing environment.

Must be accustomed to an environment where attainment of goals, improvement of skills is normal.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, reach, and climb a ladder for most of the shift to perform job duties accurately.

Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and must be able to perform computer work from a standing position.