Warehouse/Receiving Lead

About the role

The Department Lead will serve as a resource and work closely with the Materials Supervisor and other team managers to achieve department goals related to productivity, quality, delivery, and safety. This role plays a key part in driving operational efficiency, ensuring high-quality output, and fostering a collaborative, positive work environment. Success requires strong leadership competencies, technical expertise, and the ability to lead by example on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Spend approximately 80% of the workday on production activities.
• Communicate with the Supervisor and other Leads to manage and prioritize job assignments to meet customer demand and the production schedule.
• Assist in training employees on safety practices and department-specific procedures.
• Ensure adherence to standardized work, instructions, and procedures, and communicate updates promptly.
• Monitor quality output and address any non-conformances with the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure departmental compliance with all safety standards and immediately report any issues or concerns.
• Monitor and report daily defects, scrap, and lost time.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Enforce the use of required Personal Protective Equipment and OSHA compliance.
• Identify and support process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and communication with hourly teams and management.
• Lead by example in promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution Equipment.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong leadership skills, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem solver and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of general industry OSHA standards.