Warehouse Team Lead

Overview

Position Summary: The Warehouse Team Lead is a front-line leader who supports the Logistics Supervisor and bears responsibility for the safety, productivity, and behaviors of all warehouse employees in their area of focus.

• Provide direct support to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Fill in for the Supervisor in a limited capacity during vacations or absences.
• Manage and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Delegate warehouse housekeeping duties and ensure they are performed daily.
• Complete paperwork for international shipments.
• Assist in obtaining quotes for shipments.
• Complete all reporting paperwork regarding material and labor as required.
• Keep work area clean and organized, including forklift equipment.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Actively participate and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in planning and implementation of Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) measures to promote an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) workspace.
• Ensure full adherence to the “Leader Standard Work” profile.
• Support good housekeeping practices in areas of oversight using 5S principles.
• Operate equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Provide training to new and/or junior employees focused on safe, efficient, quality-minded work.
• Willing to work overtime as required due to business need.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Ability to lead small groups of people.
• Knowledge of logistics, warehouse operations, inventory control and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of forklift equipment and their uses.
• Knowledge of ERP, inventory and material handling processes, and quality control.
• Active listening and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing dynamics.
• Ability to read, understand and comply with work directions, training manuals, safety rules, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to establish clear priorities and meet goals.

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Stand for the full duration of the shift (typically 8–10 hours).
• Frequent walking, bending, crouching, and occasional climbing for 8–10 hours per day.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years of experience in a warehouse environment as a lead.
• Previous leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Previous IFS experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs.

• Frequently exposed to moving vehicles.
• Noise level is usually moderate to high.

Note: This description reflects the current responsibilities and requirements for the Warehouse Team Lead role. Applications and candidate selections will follow internal processes.