Warehouse Team Lead

Job Responsibilities

• All warehouse associate responsibilities.
• Oversee daily operations.
• Manage by walking around - work in the department, side-by-side with the other associates.
• Fiercely promote department and company initiatives.
• Motivate team members to stay on task and increase performance.
• Identify and facilitate training & coaching needs.
• Exemplify loyalty and support for team members.
• Adherence and implementation of lean and 5S principles.
• Help with the onboarding of new hires in the department.
• Mastery of department subject matter.
• Highly involved with strategic decision making relevant to processes and systems.
• Drive continuous improvement of department processes, systems, and metrics.
• Set clear, daily team goals.
• Delegate tasks and set clear deadlines.
• Monitor and report team performance.
• Drive a culture of open communication.
• Be a sounding board for team members feedback and ensure action or closure.
• Recognize and reward high performance.
• Encourage creativity and competitiveness.

Job Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• 2+ years of college degree preferred.
• Lear/Six Sigma Certification preferred.
• Must be proficient in English communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) for safety and other purposes.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and a competitive drive.
• Basic computer skills.
• Punctuality and time management.
• Experience with forklift operation, warehouse management systems, and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team motivation, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with various levels of staff and customers.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to think creatively, solve problems, and understand complex business dynamics.