Team Lead – Warehouse Operations (2nd Shift)

Team Lead – Warehouse Operations

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

Location: Romeoville, IL

Environment: Onsite

Status: Non-exempt, Hourly

Who We Are

Recognized by Gartner in their Modern 4PL Market Guide, Redwood Logistics is at the forefront of industry innovation. Our cutting-edge supply chain technology pairs with the expertise of our brilliant minds to empower logistics execution across North America and Mexico.

Leveraging a comprehensive range of services, data-centric network solutions, and a seamlessly integrated platform, we have established our prominence as a key player in the mid-market segment within the freight tech industry.

Whether you’re just starting your career or are an established professional looking for your next opportunity, Redwood inspires innovation across teams to provide transformative solutions for our customers.

Purpose Of Your Work

As Team Lead – Warehouse Operations working within Distribution (one of our entities), you will be responsible to lead a team responsible for warehouse operations including receiving, shipping, staging, and inventory control, and support daily work coordination within the assigned area.

How You Make a Difference Everyday

• Lead warehouse, shipping and receiving employees within an area of responsibility on a variety of processes and operations
• Assign work and instruct operators on proper work techniques, quality and safety procedures, and housekeeping requirements
• Check and arrange for availability of materials, tools and fixtures
• Perform a variety of direct labor and other functions within the group to maintain flow of work in an efficient manner to ensure on-time completion
• Audit work of others and ensures all quality procedures are being followed and that nothing leaves the department unless it meets all requirements
• Assist with evaluating the performance of team members against their job requirements and performance goals with the support of the supervisor
• Perform supervisory tasks with the exception of employee discipline and time approvals with support of the supervisor
• Perform internal process audits as required, report all findings
• Analyze and report on materials, processes and products that may cause production disruptions
• Assist with production posting and inventory accuracy within the cell
• Communicate drawing and or BOM (Bill of Materials) discrepancies to Engineering
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of inspection tasks as needed
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms
  
  

You’ve Got This?

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to supervisor and coordinate activities within a department comprised of diverse tasks and demanding schedules.
• Has the ability to read and interpret complex drawings, schematics and explain to others
• Must have intermediate computer skills in MS Word and Excel Experience using an ERP system desirable
• Must be able to understand and apply elements of corrective and preventive actions
• Has 4 years’ experience performing work in a manufacturing environment
• Has Experience leading a team – desirable
  
  

Physical Demands

Work is classified as Medium - Heavy Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles

Frequencies - Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Continuous (67-100%)

Lifting Demands

• Lift up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis floor to waist with assistance
• Lift up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis floor to waist
• Carry up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis up to 25 feet
• Push/Pull up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis
• Push/Pull more than 40 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance
  
  

Postural Demands

• Standing – continuous
• Walking – continuous
• Bending/stooping – frequent
• Squatting/kneeling – frequent
• Lifting – frequent
  
  

Miscellaneous Demands

• Griping, manipulation, fingering –continuous
• Variable hand/power tool use – frequent
• Two-person tasks using assistive devices for lifting, pulling and pushing including engine stands hand trucks, pallet jacks, and hoists
  
  

What We Offer

• Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
• Opportunity for internal mobility
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
• Paid time off, floating holidays, time off to volunteer and rollover
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans (with match)
• Flexible spending account, mass transit and dependent care plans available
• Health savings account, with a annual company contribution for plan participants
• Short-term and long-term disability; life insurance policies subsidized by company
• Additional benefits including pet insurance, accident care, access to legal advice and more
  
  

Work Schedule

This position is full-time and onsite Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM with a half hour break, but flexibility is available based on coverage.

Compensation Range

Salary Range:

$29.00/hr to $31.00/hr

This position is eligible to earn annual incentives based on individual and company performance.

The estimated pay range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the geographical location in which the applicant lives and/or which they will be performing the job.

Redwood is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Company are based on individual merit, qualifications, abilities, and the Company’s needs and resources. The Company does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions, discipline, termination or any other aspect of employment on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, military service or status, genetic information, arrest and conviction record, credit history, or any other basis protected by applicable law.