Job Description
Job DescriptionJoin Our Dynamic Team: Warehouse Operations Lead
Imagine a role where your leadership skills unlock the potential of a bustling warehouse environment, coordinating an effective team from inventory management to successful deliveries. As our Warehouse Operations Lead, your goal is to seamlessly bridge warehouse practices with driver logistics, nurturing an environment where excellence in service is not just an aim but a reality.
Main Responsibilities Mastering the Warehouse:
- Drive accurate and efficient warehouse activities from receiving to shipping of products.
- Ensure stock precision with thorough and consistent cycle counts and audits.
- Maximize warehouse efficiency by optimizing layout and workflow.
Cultivating Delivery Excellence:
- Design delivery routes to achieve timely, economical distribution solutions.
- Mentor drivers to uphold top-tier delivery punctuality, safety, and customer interaction.
- Monitor and support drivers' adherence to DOT guidelines and company directives.
- Mitigate delivery disruptions such as lateness or vehicle issues swiftly.
Leadership in Motion:
- Inspire and supervise a team of 15-20 members, promoting a supportive work climate.
- Evaluate performance, confront challenges, and provide developmental training.
- Align workforce levels with business demand through scheduling oversight.
Safety First Approach:
- Champion a culture of safety, adhering strictly to OSHA and in-house policies.
- Ensure accurate documentations of driver logs and vehicle checks.
- Reinforce protocols that reduce risk and assure quality in product handling.
Communicating for Success:
- Use KPIs to measure and convey operational success, like delivery punctuality.
- Collaborate across departments to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Communicate insights to company leaders regarding operational excellence opportunities.
Qualifications Professional Experience:
- 3–5 years in a supervisory position within warehouse logistics or related fields.
- Experience with driver management over at least 2 years, skilled in logistical coordination.
Academic Credentials:
- High school diploma; additional logistics education is a bonus.
Expertise:
- Exceptional leadership skills for managing diverse teams effectively.
- Competence with WMS and logistics software platforms.
- Strong grasp of DOT compliance and vehicle upkeep.
- Renowned for problem-solving and organizational capabilities.
- Responsive to dynamic, fast-paced operational challenges.
- Knowledge in safety standards and inventory methodologies.
Work Environment:
- Physically adept at lifting up to 50 lbs. in a warehouse setting.
- Willingness to adjust work hours for operational peaks.
Advantageous Background
- Specialization in fence and shutter wholesale distribution.
- Experience with GPS or fleet management.
- Success in elevating warehouse or delivery efficiencies.
Reward Package
- Competitive hourly wage: $25 - $30
- Matching 401k contributions
- Comprehensive health coverage options
- Generous leave policies
- Potential for career progression internally