Storage Lead

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of designated workforce and assigned resources.
• Responsible for shipping to and receiving tobacco from various locations and being accountable for all loads received and shipped.
• Prepare packages for inspections as required.
• Ensure proper labeling and that relabeling is complete and correct prior to shipment.
• Verify bills of lading and ensure accuracy.
• Plan, organize, schedule, and direct employees to ensure maximum productivity.
• Daily work plans to fully utilize personnel and equipment.
• Coverage of storage and fully utilize space.
• Develop Load planning on a weekly/daily basis, in season, of 3rd party shipments from holding room.
• Develop load planning of Chamber and House fumigations based on customer requirements/Management’s direction.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all storages.
• Assume additional supervisory duties as assigned by the Storage Manager.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good overall knowledge of forklifts, scales, trucks, etc.
• Good overall knowledge of storage/warehousing/distribution operations.
• Good problem solving and decision making skills.
• Good computer skills with focus on SAP/ BI NetWeaver and Spreadsheets.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Using Microsoft Outlook Calendar or other planning tools as directed.