Operations Lead

SUMMARY:

Join our team today as an Operations Lead knowing we intend to see you grow into an Operational Leader! Start out learning about our business and the basic functions of operations while we provide you with training and guidance on how to advance your career.

As an Operations Lead, you will be responsible for the activities of the warehouse which include receiving, storing staging, picking, and loading of customer products. Proper resource allocation of equipment, planning, and follow-through are factors for operational success. Proper communication and the guidance of managerial oversight will be essential in completing all work on time and accurately. This role will partner with site management in maintaining high quality and timing completion of customer deliverables. Help us to create a safety-first culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversight of all operational team members to meet customer demands and daily scheduled activities while complying with all safety and task-specific processes.
• Understand and comply with all HR, safety, and quality expectations.
• Provide all skills and training required to perform duties safely, create awareness, and manage incidents as they may occur.
• Support in employee personal improvement planning [PIP].
• Contribute to weekly employee huddle meetings reviewing operational goals and objectives.
• Champion safety awareness consistent with those established by safety leaders and enterprises.
• Enforce both pre- and post-use inspections of all material handling equipment.
• Report defects to the site manager in a timely manner.
• Report all incidents timely to proper leadership to reduce company exposure.
• Collaborate with quality leaders to conduct root cause analysis and provide corrective action for defects within operations.
• Participate in housekeeping walks to meet all requirements under the policy.
• Influence and motivate others to reach operational and quality goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in a similar role and capacity.
• Associate degree with an emphasis in Logistics/Supply Chain Business or verifiable experience in a similar warehousing, distribution, or fulfillment operation.
• Proficient with Microsoft suite of products.
• Ability to lead, delegate, direct, and motivate others.
• Self-starter, energetic, and passionate about roles and responsibilities.
• Sound decision-maker with the ability to set and deliver on priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Fork Lift experience is preferred, if not currently certified we will assist.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• This position requires physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work long hours on one’s feet and regularly walk, bend, stoop, climb, and reach.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.