Warehouse Lead

Warehouse LeadWarehouse Lead owns day-to-day execution on the warehouse floor and sets the standard for a best-in-class warehouse. This role drives safe, accurate, and on-time material flow to support production, receiving, inventory control, shipping, and transportation. The Warehouse Lead leads the team through clear priorities, standard work, and visual management, keeps the operation audit-ready and financially accountable every day, and turns daily execution into consistent, measurable results.Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Accountability: Model expectations for safety, attendance, accuracy, and professionalism. Lead structured daily startup huddles covering safety, priorities, staffing, and prior day performance. Promote a team culture of ownership, respect, accountability, and collaboration. Coach associates in real time and provide ongoing development feedback. Escalate operational risks and performance concerns promptly, using relevant facts and recommended next steps. Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.Operational Excellence: Support consistent material availability to production and proactively address potential shortages. Prioritize work according to production schedules, customer requirements, and inbound and outbound commitments. Monitor workload throughout the shift and coordinate labor based on operational needs. Resolve shortages, inventory discrepancies, and process interruptions promptly and support root-cause analysis. Ensure inbound and outbound transactions are accurate, system-confirmed, and completed according to established timelines. Monitor daily performance against established KPIs and address performance gaps as appropriate.Standard Work & Visual Management: Follow and reinforce approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure material movements are scanned and recorded accurately using approved RF devices and systems. Maintain clear and accurate labeling on pallets, storage locations, and PSA areas. Maintain huddle boards, replenishment boards, and other visual controls so operational status is current and accessible. Reinforce established 5S and housekeeping standards throughout warehouse areas.Training & Development: Train new hires on warehouse processes, systems, and safety requirements using approved SOPs and training materials. Maintain and update the cross-training matrix to support appropriate coverage across warehouse functions. Conduct routine process observations and document training progress and effectiveness. Support verification of associate competency in applicable areas, including: Picking locations PSA locations Inventory procedures Receiving processes RF scanning and system transactions Material handling equipment operation Safety standardsQualifications: High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or relevant certification preferred. At least 2 years of warehouse operations experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. At least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience in a warehouse, logistics, or related environment. Experience with inventory management systems and basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office, WMS, or ERP systems. Forklift certification or willingness and ability to obtain required certification. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse environment. All roles require English proficiency. This position does not support immigration sponsorship.The range for this position is $28.00 hourly rate - $31.00 hourly rate. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.