Warehouse Lead - 1st Shift

Ourvita is a global contract manufacturer specializing in nutritional, cosmetic, and healthcare products. With nearly 3,000 dedicated colleagues worldwide, over 690 years of combined expertise and a strong focus on R&D and innovation, we partner with leading brands to deliver science-based, sustainable solutions that enhance well-being and bring innovative products to market. Our vision is for high-quality health and beauty products to be available when and where people need them, transforming lives and advancing healthcare worldwide through our commitment to development, distribution and building a network of global partners. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Warehouse Lead to join our team and contribute to this mission.

Shift Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for the daily coordinator of safe, accurate, and timely movement of raw materials and finished goods. Supports execution of daily and weekly schedules and priorities. This role ensures production lines are staged on time to support operational efficiency, maintain inventory accuracy, and follows all safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. Acting as point of contact in manager absence.

Your responsibilities will include:

·         Coordinate and assign daily work activities to warehouse associates to ensure production schedules and shipping deadlines are met.

·         Serve as the primary point of contact for operational questions and issue escalation during assigned shifts.

·         Monitor workflow, staffing, and material availability, adjusting priorities as needed to support business demands.

·         Verify accuracy of inventory transactions, staging, and documentation; investigate and escalate discrepancies.

·         Support training, coaching, and mentoring of warehouse team members to reinforce safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

·         Communicate shift handoffs, key issues, and status updates to supervisors and cross-functional partners.

·         Model and enforce compliance with safety policies, GMPs, and standard operating procedures.

·         Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment within warehouse and production areas.

·         Select, prepare, and load products for outbound shipments based on customer and shipping specifications.

·         Receive, unload, inspect, and properly store inbound raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials.

·         Maintain accurate inventory using electronic inventory systems and follow First-In, First-Out (FIFO) guidelines.

·         Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.

Safety Protocol:

·         Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.

·         Correct or report any observed safety hazards.

·         Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as deemed necessary from time to time.