Warehouse Team Lead - 2nd

About the Role

Join the Genie team in Southaven, MS as a Team Lead for the AWP Outbound team. This pivotal role involves daily coordination of assigned areas, training and monitoring production processes, and ensuring a safe, efficient work environment. You will implement lean concepts, address production issues, and maintain high standards of quality and organization.

Responsibilities

• Enter and retrieve production information using computerized data entry systems.
• Train new team members on company philosophies, policies, and work routines.
• Study daily production schedules and estimate team member hours and materials/equipment needed.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and quality.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and equipment use to enhance workflow, efficiency, and safety.
• Maintain records of daily activities, including time, materials, and process steps.
• Use Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for data compilation, trend analysis, and KPI board displays.
• Assist in handling internal/external escalation requests.
• Use TMS software via PC and/or RF mobile equipment for inventory transfers and warehouse management.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, maintaining neat and organized storage locations, aisles, and workstations (5S standards).
• Operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) up to 15,000 lbs., including sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, stackers, electric pallet jacks, and work assist vehicles.
• Move materials safely and efficiently using manually powered carts and fixtures.
• Handle materials in a timely manner and work flexibly across all warehouse areas.
• Follow Standard Work Procedures and commit to safety, quality, inventory control, and Lean principles.
• Escalate key issues to supervisors/managers.
• Assist in resolving shipping & receiving complaints, freight damage, and implementing corrective actions.
• Research and resolve aged inbound/outbound lines in WIP that exceed dock-to-stock and OTS goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the position.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with PIT equipment; current PIT license preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Skills

• Good understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Ability to drive positive change and engage in projects such as inventory moves, racking configuration, and work instruction revisions.
• Flexibility to work in a fluid environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work without constant direction.
• Knowledge of inventory control and strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make timely, independent decisions.
• Comfortable working with PCs and RF mobile equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Sufficient human relations skills to conduct one-on-one training and maintain team harmony.
• Excellent customer service focus and ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot labor/material shortages and equipment issues.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed, repetitive instructions.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and read measurements, counts, distances, and times.
• Ability to learn and understand safety, quality, and just-in-time principles.
• Ability to instruct others and lift, pull, push, or guide objects up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ambulatory ability to walk, stand, reach, stoop, bend, and crawl continuously.
• Hand-arm-eye coordination for precise placement, alignment, and measurements.
• Visual acuity to observe moving objects and events.
• Auditory ability to project voice and hear instructions in a production environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx).
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability options.
• Extended leave options and paid time off.
• Company holidays.
• 401k matching.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Legal assistance and wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and discount programs.

Pay

The hourly salary range for this position is $25.37 to $30.89.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM (2nd shift).