3rd Shift Warehouse Operations Lead

• Performs daily outbound processes to ensure shipping plans are executed as necessary to meet customer needs.
• Performs proper receipt of product and escalates any inbound discrepancies.
• Assists their direct leader in handling daily communications with 3rd party partners’ schedule changes and business needs.
• Assists their direct leader in supervising the proper staging, pallet construction and accuracy of product selection.  
• Supports timely, accurate and efficient receipt, storage, and loading of product, supplies and equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and service to the stores.
• Executes shipping plans as established by transportation management and facilitates order changes as needed for requested product, equipment and supplies.
• Supports supervision and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to ensure mutual understanding and desired results.
• Assists with developing and implementing action plans to improve operating results and personnel development. 
• Works cooperatively with colleagues, divisional and national departments and communicates relevant information in a timely and effective manner, al¬lowing them to fulfill their duties.
• Monitors all companies providing service within the warehouse to ensure acceptable performance and informs their direct leader accordingly.
• Communicates necessary issues to service providers and vendors’ management on an ongoing basis and reports concerns to their direct leader.
• Provides feedback and recommendations to their direct leader regarding changes to improve the operation and implements action plans as directed.
• Informs management of major team developments and concerns in a timely and effective manner.
• Delivers information to resolve complaints and ensure equitable treatment of team members to direct leaders.
• Manages warehouse processes and workload distribution to achieve efficiency and inventory goals while monitoring other controllable expenses.
• Assists their direct leader with planning and facilitating of regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Executes inventory operational controls; uses designated processes and works with associates to conduct warehouse inventory counts.
• Performs general cleaning duties to maintain warehouse appearance standards and safety requirements.
• Leads inspections of inbound deliveries and fulfillment of all orders, verifying proper receipt of products ensuring compliance with company guidelines.
• Provides administrative support at the central desk as needed.
• Assists warehouse management in achieving budgeted goals.
• Aids in the selection and receipt of incoming stock efficiently to effectively fulfill orders received from stores.
• Operates equipment according to safety guidelines in performance of essential job functions.
• Notifies management regarding product quality, safety concerns, and sanitation issues.
• Ensures that personnel comply with the company’s guidelines, policies and procedures; demonstrates appropriate interactions with co-workers. 
• Assists in training, developing, and monitoring performance; provides coaching as appropriate. 
• Communicates and models the vision and values of the company to create a proper work environment and sense of teamwork among employees. 
• Ensures personnel adhere to inventory procedures and product handling guidelines.
• Ensures a safe environment by identifying and rectifying hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment in proper working order.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies: 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Ability to select products efficiently and accurately. 
• Ability to safely and properly operate powered industrial equipment. 
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group. 
• Ability to organize and conduct group meetings including the ability to facilitate group involvement. 
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties. 
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures. 
• Problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience. 
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner. 
• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment and related software for operational needs. 
• Gives attention to detail and follows instructions. 
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement. 

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. 
• Or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. 

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to lift and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights. 
• Frequently move merchandise from warehouse stock and prepare product for store deliveries. 
• Frequently required to sit, stand, bend, reach, grip, push, pull, lift, carry and walk throughout the warehouse. 
• Continuously work in varying temperatures, hot and cold (including outdoor temperatures and refrigerator/freezer environments). 
• Ability to safely and properly operate powered industrial equipment.