Team Lead, Warehouse Operations

POSITION SUMMARY

TheTeam Leadhas general responsibility for coordinating andoverseeingall operational activities, which they are assigned todaily.Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, the OperationsLeadis responsible foroversightof the associates dedicated to the warehousing, receiving, and shipping of product in their area in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives.

As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet companyobjectivesin the areas of performance, safety, and quality.Associates are expected tocomply withall corporate and site-specific policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Training Responsibilities:

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  Will mentor and train new and existing associates in specific distribution activities to help achieve established customer demands

  
  

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  Will train new and existing associates on current Standard Operating Procedures, which includes but is not limited to shipping, receiving, picking, and/or quality control

  
  

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  Willassistin forklift operation and certification for new and existing associates

  
  

Shipping/Receiving Responsibilities:

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  Overseeand coordinate unloading of inbound shipments, orderly stacking of product, and the picking and staging of outbound shipmentsin accordance withthe highest possible levels of productivity.Verify required inbound/outbound paperwork with drivers, ensuring that all products are properly counted.

  
  

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  Efficiently and accurately load orders according to theappropriate doorsand trailers.

  
  

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  All shipping/receiving/picking functions will be processed as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures.

  
  

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  Research discrepancies that may occur in the shipping and receiving process.

  
  

Customer Service:

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  Responsible for always conducting yourself in a professional manner in appearance and communications.

  
  

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  May communicate with customers telephonically, electronically, or in person.

  
  

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  Prepare required activity reports accurately and efficiently for site management.

  
  

Quality Control Responsibilities:

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  The quality control functions include but are not limited to using theappropriate documentationto ensure all product and/or orders are received or shipped correctly, and accurately picked

  
  

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  Will verify products and/or orders meet quality standards, including reporting any damages or discrepancies. Will stack, package, shrink wrap, and label product(s)

  
  

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  All quality control functions will be processed as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures.

  
  

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  Reports inconsistencies and/or problems to the Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager.

  
  

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  Participates in quality meetings.

  
  

Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance:

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  Knowledgeable andcomplies withrelevant ISO standards thatimpactthisposition,department,and company.

  
  

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  Responsible for executing all safety protocols.

  
  

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  Willaccomplishall job tasks in a manner that promotes safety

  
  

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  Responsible for cleanliness of warehouse

  
  

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  Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area, andassistin security of the warehouse

  
  

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  Willcomply withall Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/ MSDS Standards

  
  

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  Participates in safety meetings.

  
  

Labor Management:

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  Direct the operations of the warehouse work team to achieve prescribed objectives.

  
  

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  Assistassociates and temporary labor in the completion of productivity sheets andaccuratecapture of production and payroll hours.

  
  

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  Assist Supervisor inmaintainingthe level of employees consistent with a productive workforce.

  
  

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  Participate inestablishingwork schedules.

  
  

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  Ensure that the schedules are correctlyimplementedand that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.

  
  

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  Assist the Operations Supervisor in ensuring that all associates handle products according to all prescribed quality procedures and guidelines.

  
  

Responsibility and Authority:

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  Participates in department meetings.

  
  

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  Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality system; toidentifyand record any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system; toinitiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels.

  
  

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  All non-conformities are to beimmediatelybrought to the attention of the Quality Department

  
  

Equipment Operation:

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  In performing assigned duties, the equipment used can include but is not limited to:

  
  

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  sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, sweeper scrubber, scissor lift, cherry picker, AisleMaster,or pallet jack.

  
  

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  Associatesare responsible forthe upkeep of equipment and reporting of equipment problems.

  
  

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  On a daily basis, associates will inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.

  
  

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  Associates willoperateall equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.

  
  

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  Associates mustmaintainan active forklift certification.

  
  

Maintenance:

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  Perform orassistin building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.

  
  

OTHER DUTIES

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  Operations Team Lead may perform other clerical and administrative tasks as guided by site management to include, but not limited to answering telephones, scheduling, appointments, greeting visitors, filing and record keeping.

  
  

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  Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed.

  
  

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  Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary

  
  

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  Performs other duties as assigned.

  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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  None

  
  

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

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  Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

  
  

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  1 yearexperience working ina logistics/distribution/relevant environment.

  
  

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  Able to operateMHE.

  
  

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  Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate

  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

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  Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program

  
  

SKILLS,KNOWLEDGE,AND ABILITIES

Computer Skills

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  Basic computer skills

  
  

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  RF Scanners

  
  

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  WMS functions

  
  

Language Skills

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  English (reading, writing, verbal)

  
  

Mathematical Skills

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  Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing, and distributing client products.

  
  

Other

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  Strong attention to detail accuracy andaccomplishjobtaskin a timely manner.

  
  

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  Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.

  
  

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  Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all levels of the organization

  
  

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  Must be able to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-pacedwork environment.

  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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  2-4years' experience working in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment

  
  

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  2-4years proven forklift experience

  
  

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  Current or prior MHE certification