Warehouse Lead

JOB FUNCTION / PURPOSEThe Warehouse Lead serves as the primary point of contact for the warehouse floor, coordinating daily activities and providing hands-on leadership. This role ensures that the team meets operational targets for the storage, control, and distribution of capital goods, production inventory, and spare parts. RESPONSIBILITIES Floor Leadership: Serves as the first point of contact for the crew. Allocates daily tasks, provides technical assistance, and ensures the team has the resources needed to complete assignments. Hands-on Training: Leads the onboarding and on-the-job training for new hires regarding plant operations, SOPs, and safe work practices. Workflow Coordination: Supervises the daily execution of receiving, material inspection, and parts pulling to ensure accuracy and speed. Inventory Control: Performs cycle counts, investigates discrepancies, and prepares inventory reports. Uses Syteline to generate documentation and maintain real-time stock levels. Safety Coordination: Acts as a safety champion on the floor, ensuring all personnel follow SOPs and meet DOT and OSHA requirements. Identifies and reports safety hazards immediately. Inter-Departmental Support: Coordinates with Purchasing to ensure production supplies are available and assists in reconciling physical stock against purchase orders. Office Support: Delivers supplies and packages to office personnel as required. Operational Flexibility: Willing to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, and 24-hour emergency on-call as needed. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED and 3–5 years of warehouse experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities. Licenses/Certifications: Valid Forklift license. Technical: Ability to interpret manual and operating instructions. Proficient in Microsoft applications and ERP systems (Syteline preferred). Communication: Communicates clearly with both the team and management. Promotes a culture of respect and accountability. Problem Solving: Pays close attention to detail. Identifies operational issues and suggests practical improvements to SOPs. Managing for Results: Prioritizes tasks effectively to meet daily shipping and receiving deadlines. Delivers real-time feedback to team members. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to: frequently lift 50-60 pounds; load, unload & move large equipment/tools; access confined spaces; continuously walk and climb stairs and ladders. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability