Lead Material Handler

Job Responsibilities

• Aid department leaders in developing and prioritizing daily staffing and workflow plans, optimizing resource allocation across distribution operations while providing effective cross-functional support to all serviced departments.
• Assist department leaders in developing and prioritizing daily staffing and workflow plans, optimizing resource allocation across distribution operations while providing effective cross-functional support to all serviced departments.
• Provide leadership coverage and operational support in the absence of Distribution Leaders, ensuring continuity of operations.
• Investigate, resolve, and communicate issues related to order fulfillment and order fulfillment support functions to minimize operational disruptions.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, task groups, and special projects focused on enhancing operational performance and work environment.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for distribution staff, providing guidance, support, and direction to ensure daily operational objectives are achieved.
• Support department leadership with managing warehouse space utilization by helping monitor capacity, identifying constraints, and supporting the execution of space conservation initiatives to maximize storage efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Support team members in achieving departmental goals by sharing daily productivity metrics and performance results, helping to provide clarity, encourage accountability, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in warehousing
• Experience: Experience operating lift truck and other material handling equipment
• Experience: Experience in a leadership role

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment and involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time.
• Occasional travel to offsite offices, customer sites and/or industry and training events may also be required, depending on assignment.