Warehouse Lead

Job Summary

The Team Leader oversees the development and implementation of Warehouse/Shipping/Receiving. The Team Leader oversees the personnel assigned with the department to ensure that the assigned work is produced in a timely fashion and procedures. This role directs the daily shipping/receiving activities such as labor scheduling, production planning, facility safety, equipment safety, and quality by performing the following duties either directly or through the project coordinators. The Team Leader promotes employee engagement in production and safety through continuous coaching, effective employee relations.

Essential Functions

• Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility.
• Train, and mentor department staff.
• Provide leadership and maintains time and production records daily.
• Supervise daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, and distribution activities
• Enforce operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient workflow
• Maintain accurate inventory records through regular physical counts and reconciliation with data storage systems
• Assign tasks to warehouse staff and monitor their performance to ensure productivity goals are met
• Recruit, train, and mentor warehouse employees to uphold organizational standards
• Document warehouse activities and maintain records in compliance with company policies
• Collaborate with team members to achieve common goals and objectives
• Develop, recommends, and implements measures to improve shipping/receiving methods, equipment performance, and quality of the product.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of the department.
• Prepare and present communications to production employees and other members of management regarding daily expectations for production, quality, housekeeping, and other key measures as well as general information required to keep all employees informed.
• Maintain the overall safety of employees in the assigned work area by reporting all-hazards/issues.
• Provide corrective action to address attendance, conduct, or performance issues with production employees.
• Consistent at work and on time; Arrive at meetings and appointments on time; Commit to overtime when necessary to reach production schedule/goals.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving various problems.
• Leadership skills necessary to manage and develop a team.
• Ability to define and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Organizational competencies and skills to keep projects, processes, and the entire production staff are meeting the standards.
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in a warehouse supervisory role
• Proficient understanding of warehouse management procedures
• Excellent interpersonal, reading, writing, and communication abilities
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledgeable in inventory management and control practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• A willingness to work extended hours when necessary
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications
• Forklift Certification within 90 days of employment
• Excellent leadership skills
• Familiarity with state and federal safety regulations
• Strong interpersonal skills
  
  

Education And/Or Experience

The employee should have the following:

• High School education is a minimum requirement.
• 3 years of supervisory in a manufacturing plant with preference of experience with building product manufacturing.
• Experience managing people and be an effective communicator.
  
  

Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Prolong sitting or in stationary position.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection).
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities.
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders.
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions.
• Exposure to external and internal temperature fluctuations.
• Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable.
• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours performing shift work or in a stationary position.
• Perform repetitive movements.
• Bend or twist.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Work in constant noise levels above 85 decibels.
• Handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Able to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
  
  

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.