Junior Team Lead - Austell

Schedule

Thursday through Sunday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Depending on workflow and business needs, shifts may be extended until 6:00 PM.

Summary

This position has primary responsibility for assigning tasks/activities to their respective Warehouse Operational Team members meeting customer demand requirements for inbound and outbound shipments. They allocate assignments and activities ensuring the business needs are met while enabling the team members to meet their productivity requirements. They maintain ongoing communication with the Security Team to move trailers in and out to meet demand. They provide example and leadership to achieve business objectives following all Quality and Safety Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reviews production schedule to identify the production goal and balances staffing to requirements
• Assigns daily work functions for all shift employees prior to shift start
• Conducts daily pre-shift meetings to communicate production goal, function assignments and any special work requirements or operational process changes
• Provides First Responder Team Leadership for assigned shift
• Assigns First Responders Support roles each day
• Ensures pre-operational equipment inspections are conducted daily prior to shift start, providing LOTO support for material handling equipment, safety or other equipment as needed
• Ensures there are adequate quantity of trailers (per carrier) available on yard to fulfill the loading schedule and communicates any shortages to the Customer Care team for resolution
• Provides ongoing communication to the “Spotter” and Security team for moving trailers to and from dock doors
• Maintains active review of e-mails to address any urgent need or emergency orders to meet customer requirements
• Ensures warehouse production meets customers quality specifications and requirements
• Ensures all Taskers and Group Leads are adequately trained and qualified to manage Warehouse Operations as backup for a Team Leader absence
• Ensures all Safety and Sanitation Procedures/Requirements are being followed and executed daily for Warehouse Operations
• Conducts daily end of shift walk-throughs of the warehouse
• Supports end of shift transition through communication of any special instructions/requirements for on‑coming shift’s Leaders along with other applicable departments
• Reports indirect hours to the Sr. Team Lead
• Monitors employee skill level and when required, reports any training needs to the Sr. Team Lead and Warehouse Manager
• Leads by example, guiding and mentoring employees
• Reports performance issues to the Sr. Team Lead and Warehouse Manager

Skills

• WHS Management Software
• Blue Yonder
• Computer skills in spreadsheet and word processing software
• Multi‑tasking
• Directing others

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent