Warehouse Inbound Lead

About the role

The Inbound Warehouse Lead supports and coordinates daily inbound operations to ensure accurate receipt, inspection, and put-away of inventory. This role provides functional leadership to warehouse team members, promotes adherence to established processes, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and quality in all inbound activities.
• Assist in leading inbound warehouse personnel, including training, task assignment, coaching, and performance support.
• Collaborate with warehouse, outbound, and customer service teams to prioritize inbound shipments and put-away activities.
• Oversee receiving functions to ensure shipments are accurately logged, inspected for damage, and properly recorded in the warehouse management system.
• Ensure inventory is stored in designated locations in accordance with established procedures and accuracy requirements.
• Implement and maintain best practices related to the handling of incoming goods to minimize damage and improve efficiency.
• Monitor team performance and address operational or behavioral issues in alignment with company policies.
• Verify that incoming parts meet quality standards prior to placement into inventory.
• Communicate expectations, priorities, and procedural updates to team members in a clear and timely manner.
• Ensure warehouse areas remain clean, organized, and free of debris in accordance with 5S and safety standards.
• Maintain a maximum 24-hour response time to emails during scheduled working hours.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment and prevent accidents or violations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a warehouse environment.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer proficiency—experience with Microsoft Windows applications, including Word and Excel.
• Leadership skills—demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members.
• Time management—ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication skills—strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Organizational skills—strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs in a warehouse environment.
• Frequent bending, lifting, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work at heights up to 22 feet using equipment such as cherry pickers.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures.