Warehouse Lead - 2nd shift Next Pick

Job Description

Reporting to the Operations Manager, 2nd Shift, the Next Pick Lead provides leadership and direction to Next Pick associates, including pre-shift work planning and delegation/assignment of work each shift. Additionally, the Next Pick Lead is responsible for completing the work of a Next Pick forklift driver and Next Pick Warehouse Associate. Working collaboratively with the Operations Manager and Coordinator, the Next Pick Lead assists in ensuring that operations align with company-wide strategies and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and communicate daily work plans and goals based on facility needs and backlog priority

• Complete all reporting required for pre and post shift and provide operational data from Next Pick processes

• Work closely with Operations Manager to achieve budgeted UPH and quality standards

• Facilitate effective communication to associates in the department through daily huddles

• Perform routine Next Pick Warehouse Associate duties, including but not limited to scanning, counting, and stacking items onto carts/shelves, in a fast and accurate manner

• Move product from overhead areas to stocking locations using a forklift

• Responsible for following and promoting all safety rules, regulations and guidelines daily

• Ensure that operations are aligned and performed to achieve all 2nd shift key performance indicators including productivity, quality, and safety

• Assist, when needed, in managing the execution of all aspects of the Engineering, Replenishment, and Restock departments

• Monitor work processes to determine how current processes could be improved from a productivity, quality, or safety perspective

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 1 year of related warehouse operations experience

• Prior leadership experience strongly preferred
  

Skills

• Proven ability to lead work teams successfully, while displaying core leadership skills

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Forklift certified or become forklift certified and be able to retain certification
• Good problem-solving skills

• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office and Outlook)

• Excellent time management skills

• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with management, senior management, and corporate office personnel

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Stand for long period of time, up to 4 continuous hours, 8 – 12 hours during a shift

• Walk up to 8 miles a day. Walking short distances through the department/building

• Use hands/arms to operate required equipment and repetitive motion activities

• Lift objects up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance

• Communicate using writing, speech, sight, and sound with or without assistive device.

• Bend, stoop or crouch while performing daily activities of the job.