WAREHOUSE LEAD I - WEEKEND DAY (391)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all areas in the Warehouse including: unloads and receives shipments; transports product to manufacturing; prepares outbound freight shipments; monitors receiving and shipping traffic for Bloomingdale location to ensure efficient utilization of receiving docks and efficient supply of materials to and from contract manufacturers.
• Works with supervisor to monitor shift’s performance and efficiency throughout the day and corrects or escalates issues to meet daily department goals.
• Recommends changes related to equipment use and staff to increase efficiency.
• Keeps supervisor informed of problem areas.
• Works with other leads, supervisors and support teams to solve issues.
• Recommends and implements measures to improve safety, product quality, warehouse methods, and equipment performance.
• Makes employee work duty adjustments and warehouse related decisions.
• Engages in training and development of employees by mentoring and following up with team members on a regular basis (including new employees), reinforcing company policies, culture, and expectations, ensuring they feel supported, are receiving proper guidance, training, resources and are adapting to the company’s culture and team.
• Works with supervisor to include any gaps into their training plan and ensures all employees are current on required training.
• Operates all warehouse machinery (i.e. PIT) in a proficient and safe manner.
• Through collaboration with the supervisor or manager, assigns jobs and tasks and monitors the warehouse processes.
• Reviews and verifies employees' paperwork before turning into the Quality Control department for approval.
• Closes warehouse record reports and informs inventory control personnel of any raw material discrepancies.
• Interprets and explains company policies, specifications and job orders to employees.
• Responds to and answers questions from employees.
• Communicates with other departments to provide supplies, products and equipment necessary to meet Production schedules.
• Participates in root cause analysis and other plant continuous improvement initiatives.
• Works closely with supervisors and cross-functional teams to identify trends and areas of improvement and implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, production methods, equipment performance, and efficiency.
• Complies with OSHA guidelines, safety policies, food safety and cGMP guidelines. Ensures through monitoring and coaching that the Warehouse team is following all guidelines and policies.

Safety Responsibility Statement

• Supports a culture of safe warehouse and exhibits safe work practices.
• Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in safety activities.
• Effectively provides and accepts constructive peer-to-peer feedback on safety performance.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, SOP’s, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures.
• Reports ALL workplace incidents to supervisor immediately.
• Communicates concerns to supervisor, reports hazards, and provides input on prevention.
• Properly uses, wears, and stores Personal Protective Equipment when required.
• Participates on safety teams and/or completes safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities.