Warehouse Lead

About the Role

Central Life Sciences is seeking a Warehouse Lead for our Council Bluffs, IA location. This role serves as a vital link between warehouse associates and leadership, supporting the daily execution of operations while ensuring safety, inventory integrity, and order processing compliance. The Warehouse Lead helps plan labor resources, coordinates workflows, and guides associates to achieve high operational performance in a safe and organized environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of warehouse associates and temporary staff; act as the point of contact in the absence of the warehouse manager.
• Work closely with Receiving and Shipping to establish proper product flow through the warehouse.
• Train associates on power equipment usage, RF devices, and standard operating procedures.
• Determine optimal product locations in picking strategy to maximize productivity.
• Communicate shift schedules and workflow with hourly associates/temps.
• Coordinate personnel planning when team members are absent.
• Ensure replenishments are current to eliminate downtime during picking.
• Responsible for accurate completion of rush and special instruction orders, and special customer pallet builds.
• Follow and verify international order requirements.
• Identify and monitor training opportunities for teammates; address coaching recommendations with the Warehouse Manager.
• Report daily/weekly productivity information to management; record and present GEMBA metrics.
• Ensure timely and accurate transaction processing in SAP, including BOLs, packing slips, goods receipts/issues, and shipping documentation.
• Coordinate with management on the utilization of off-site storage.
• Maintain daily housekeeping to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure compliance with regulations of all governmental agencies.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks; perform daily safety inspections on material handling equipment.
• Coordinate daily workflow plans and staging areas to optimize warehouse floor space and labor utilization.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts and adherence to inventory control procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized warehouse conditions; enforce 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure facility Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals are met and/or exceeded.
• Monitor and contribute to achieving KPIs related to order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, and safety compliance.
• Provide feedback on staffing levels, shift scheduling, and overtime needs.
• Coordinate with the Shipping Lead to ensure orders include BOLs, packing slips, goods receipts/issues, and shipping documentation.
• Communicate regularly with purchasing, customer service, and leadership to resolve operational issues and support cross-functional needs.
• Promote a collaborative, team-oriented culture and support continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. Proven performance can be accepted in lieu of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to multi-task while being detail-oriented.
• 3 to 5 years of warehouse leadership experience.
• Ability to operate and train on forklifts.
• 3 years of SAP experience required.
• Must be able to effectively read, write, understand, and converse in English.
• Microsoft Office experience.

Working Conditions

• The warehouse is a non-climate-controlled facility; inside temperatures generally reflect outside temperatures with little air circulation.
• Strong odors could be present at times.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Free Life and Disability Insurance.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to thousands of free online courses.
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more.
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications).
• Referral Program with cash bonus.
• Access to on-demand pay.
• Paid parental leave.