Warehouse receiving

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AHEAD is seeking a motivated and results-oriented Warehouse Lead to join our team! In this role, you will assist with the daily operations of our shipping warehouse while ensuring a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.

You will lead a team of warehouse associates, delegate tasks, and ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time. The Warehouse Lead will be responsible for leading a team in receiving of materials into warehouse, picking of piece parts, and larger work orders in a manner that meets AHEAD's Standards for safety, security, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of warehouse associates, motivating them to achieve and maintain a high level of productivity and accuracy
• Help Manager identify staffing needs and delegate tasks assigning labor as receipt-stocking-pick work flow dictates
• Help to oversee warehouse receiving, material movement, and picking of warehouse purchase orders and work orders by actively contributing to those tasks while setting expectations and meeting KPIs
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and procedures, maintaining a safe working environment for all employees
• Collaborate with other departments, such as sales / account coordinators and production staff, to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain and manage accurate warehouse inventory and receipt / picking records including cycle count initiatives and complete stock inventory accuracy
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Train new warehouse associates and provide ongoing coaching and development to the team
• Address departmental inquiries or requests and resolve any order fulfillment issues
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-maintained warehouse environment
• Assist with planning and leading departmental and continuous improvement projects
• Assist with troubleshooting and root cause identification for receiving and picking errors and corrective / preventative action initiatives
• Contributes to creating, improving, and training on SOPs and Dozuki documentation
• Leading and assisting in 5s implementation, adherence, and audits
• Duties assigned by Supervisor or Manager
• Backup Warehouse Associate 1, 2, & 3 roles
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow step-by-step instructions
• Ability to adjust and follow instructions in a fast-paced environment
• Contributes to the completing of projects on time, using project management software to manage the projects

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work Environment : the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job
• This job operates in a professional warehouse and production environment
• Physical Demands : the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand;

walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a repetitive basis
• Ability to work on feet 8 hours a day
• Position type and expected hours of work :
• This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are typically Monday through Friday, 7 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 30 pm;

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2-3 years' experience in a warehouse shipping environment, preferably in a supervisory or lead role
• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and use simple math
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in warehouse management principles and best practices
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) a plus
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills Microsoft Office Experience required, MS TEAMS experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Operate an electric pallet jack (required) and Stand-Up Reach Truck (preferred)

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Last updated : 2024-08-05