Lead, Warehouse

About the role

The Team Leader Warehouse leads a team of direct workers within warehousing and ensures work is carried out according to the warehouse plan. This role serves as the primary communication link between the warehouse floor and the manager warehouse, while facilitating communication with other relevant teams or departments. The Team Leader is responsible for the logistics process (incoming, outgoing, returns, cycle count, etc.) of newbuild machines and for Spare Parts worldwide. The team consists of approximately 10 to max. 20 employees, and the Team Leader acts as a sparring partner for the Supervisor/Manager Warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Partly working hands-on in the warehouse
• Leads a group of direct workers of 10 to max. 20 people, both internal and contingent
• Ensures working of team members, facilitates tasks and fulfils the tasks within the defined time, amount, quality and costs and according to safety and health protection regulations
• Advises the Supervisor/Manager in performance appraisals, goal setting interviews and other relevant HR tasks
• Advises the Supervisor/Manager in the need for necessary trainings of direct reports
• Administration attendance system for direct reports, controls evidence of reported worked hours and keeps record of attendance
• Ensures keeping all working places and surroundings clean
• Carries out all other needed activities to ensure smooth flow in warehousing or other activities assigned by the Manager/supervisor
• Communicates and cooperates with other relevant departments
• Holds regular work organization meetings
• Optimizes the production working plan on a daily and weekly basis with respect to available capacities (sick leaves, holiday, etc.)
• Responsible for the proper solving of arising quality deficiencies in ongoing Production
• In the event of an internal disagreement in the production process, contacts the relevant manager in order to look for right solution
• In case of any individual abnormality in the flow of production informs the manager
• Participate in other work activities adhering to the manager's instructions

Skills and abilities

• Leading and Initiating Action: Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people; takes initiative and works under own direction; initiates and generates activity and introduces changes into work processes; makes quick, clear decisions, which may include tough choices or considered risks
• Leading and Supervising: Provides others with a clear direction; motivates and empowers others; provides staff with development opportunities and coaching; sets appropriate standards of behavior
• Working with People: Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy; listens to others; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well
• Adhering to Principles and Values: Demonstrates integrity
• Analyzing: Probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem; makes rational judgements from the available information and analysis
• Planning and Organizing: Sets clearly defined objectives; plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; manages time effectively; monitors performance against deadlines and milestones
• Adapting and Responding to Change: Adapts to changing circumstances; tolerates ambiguity; accepts new ideas and change initiatives

Education, knowledge, and experience

• HS Diploma required
• Vocational degree desired
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a production, warehouse, or distribution center environment
• Familiarity with production processes
• This is a 100% onsite role
• Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.