2nd Shift Warehouse Lead

About the role

This is a full-time, 2nd shift role working Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM–10:30 PM at nVent, 1002 E Cleveland Rd, Hutchins, TX 75141. The role coordinates various warehouse duties to ensure customer orders, inventory, equipment, and facilities are processed and handled in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide backup to the Distribution Supervisor
• Carry out company policies and protocol (SOP’s)
• Coordinate the timely and accurate movement of material into, within, and out of the warehouse as needed
• Supervise the day-to-day operations activities within the warehouse
• Ensure that current commitments are achieved while improvements are being made
• Responsible for training and on-boarding of temporary employees to ensure that procedures are followed and all quality requirements are met
• Supervise daily performance through the use of communication boards on every day
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions, by supporting nVent’s safety programs
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem-solving and decision-making as well as recognizing them for outstanding work
• Investigate accidents or other incidents to resolve root cause, report findings to Supervisor/DC Manager
• Advise SDC Leadership when problems arise concerning equipment, operations, materials, inventory, documentation, etc.
• Support the warehouse processes by filling in for positions on the line when vital to maintain the flow of work when needed by operating a variety of equipment applicable within the warehouse

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year logistics facility experience as Lead, preferred 3-5 years Warehouse work experience
• Forklift certification required, can be certified on site within 30 days
• Experience operating RF scanner and software
• Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, JD Edwards, and the Internet
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes
• Knowledge of safety practices, and ability to promote compliance with them
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to adapt and thrive in constantly evolving business circumstances
• Ability to operate equipment vital to process, i.e. RF scanner, forklift, shrink wrapper, bander, battery charger, dock levers
• Ability to function in a high-stress, high-pressure environment, with a positive demeanor

About the company

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install, and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings, and critical processes.

Benefits

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes: Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, and life insurance. A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match. Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.