Warehouse Lead

Role Summary

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient material flow, inventory accuracy, and compliance with food safety standards. You will lead day-to-day activities across shipping, receiving, and inventory while supporting production needs.

Core Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Coordination: Lead and support warehouse operations.
  • Lead, train, and support warehouse associates in daily tasks and priorities
  • Assign work, monitor performance, and ensure productivity standards are met
  • Provide guidance on safety, GMP, and proper material handling procedures
  • Support onboarding and training of new team members
  • Lead safety initiatives, conduct safety observations, and promote a culture of continuous safety improvement
• Inventory & Material Flow: Maintain accuracy and efficiency.
  • Oversee receiving, storage, and movement of raw materials and finished goods
  • Ensure accurate inventory tracking, lot traceability, and timely reporting of discrepancies
  • Maintain proper stock rotation using FIFO principles
  • Cookware material availability to support production schedules
• Shipping & Receiving Oversight: Ensure smooth logistics operations.
  • Oversee loading and unloading of shipments
  • Verify documentation and maintain shipping/receiving records
  • Cookware outbound shipments and staging of finished goods
• Warehouse Operations & Compliance: Maintain a safe and audit-ready environment.
  • Enforce GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and safety standards
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse
  • Monitor equipment usage (forklifts, pallet jacks) and report maintenance needs
• Performance, Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: Drive operational excellence.
  • Monitor and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, and productivity
  • Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shipping errors, and operational issues in a timely manner
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflow, organization, and efficiency
  • Support inventory audits and cycle counts
  • Communicate issues, delays, or risks to the Warehouse Manager
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with plant operations.
  • Cookware with production, quality, and procurement teams to ensure alignment of material availability and operational priorities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training preferred
• 2+ years of warehouse experience, preferably in food manufacturing
• 1+ year of leadership or team lead experience preferred
• Forklift experience required; certification preferred
• Strong understanding of inventory processes and warehouse operations
• Able to follow GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements

What It Takes to Succeed

• Safety-first mindset and commitment to safe work practices
• Strong leadership and accountability
• Attention to detail and inventory accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Clear communication and team coordination skills
• Adaptability in a growing, dynamic environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to work in varying temperatures

Work Environment

• Food manufacturing and warehouse environment with strict adherence to GMP and food safety standards
• PPE required when entering production areas (hair nets, beard nets if applicable, gloves, etc.)
• Exposure to production equipment, forklifts, and noise
• Work may involve varying temperatures, including temperature-controlled or cold storage areas
• Movement between office, production, and warehouse areas as needed
• Adherence to food safety policies, including restrictions on jewelry, artificial nails, and similar items in production areas
• No smoking permitted on company property

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BB Nash is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.

- Department: Supply Chain & Logistics

- Locations: Nashville, TN, USA

- Employment type: Full-time

- Employment level: B2 – Skilled Operator