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2nd Shift Team Lead – Warehouse Kirby Risk Electrical Supply
Indianapolis, IN
Are you a hands-on leader who enjoys working alongside your team? Do you take pride in training, coaching, and keeping people motivated while balancing daily workload and priorities? Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and lead from the front at a Top Workplace?
If so, we want you on our team.
Kirby Risk Electrical Supply is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead to support operations at our Distribution Center in Indianapolis, IN. This role is ideal for a working manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and leads through example.
What You will Do as a Warehouse 2nd Shift Team Lead
In this role, you'll work alongside the second-shift team to support daily warehouse operations, provide guidance and training, and help ensure operational goals are met safely and efficiently.
You will:
- Train, teach, and mentor warehouse team members
- Lead shift start meetings and assign, monitor, and balance daily workloads
- Maintain a consistent and efficient workflow throughout the day
- Develop, update, and reinforce warehouse processes and procedures
- Communicate and follow up with multiple departments and functions
- Build cross-functional teamwork and support employee engagement and morale
- Support quality control standards and safe work practices
- Work alongside the team as a hands-on leader to meet operational goals
What Makes You a Great Fit
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
- 3 years of warehouse and/or light manufacturing experience
- 1 year of experience within Kirby Risk, electrical distribution, or the wire industry
- Demonstrated experience training and developing team members
- Strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and process adherence
- Willingness to work overtime and flexible shifts as needed
- Computer proficiency; experience with Eclipse or WMS preferred
- Ability to understand, follow, and support standard operating procedures
- Ability to perform and retain skill-based training across warehouse operations
- Electrical distribution experience is a plus
What to Expect in This Role
- Full-time, 2nd Shift leadership role in our Distribution Center
- Hands-on, working leadership role in a fast-paced distribution environment
- Flexibility in shifts and schedules, including overtime as needed
- Daily collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Physically active work environment requiring adaptability
What's the company culture like at Kirby Risk?
A leader in Electrical Supply and Manufacturing, the roots of this continuously successful (since 1926) organization are reflected in its enduring Values and Principles; hard-working, engaged, caring people who treat one another and our customers with the utmost respect and approach their work with a sense of urgency.
What are the benefits?
Kirby Risk provides a complete benefits package, including
- Medical
- RX
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- 401K Plan
- Profit Sharing
- PTO
How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please apply online: https://www.kirbyrisk.com/careers . Email questions to careers@kirbyrisk.com
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Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please get to know us at www.kirbyrisk.com. or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirby-risk/
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