Warehouse Lead

Givens

Chesapeake, Virginia

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Air Cargo, Analysis Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Detail Oriented, Distribution Warehousing, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Forklift, Health Plan, Identify Issues, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Radio Frequency, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Staff Requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Warehouse Coordination, Warehousing, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Chesapeake, Virginia

POSTED

6 days ago

Warehouse Lead

Chesapeake, VA

$21.50- $26.00, Full-time

Description

Givens is Driven To Deliver - both for our customers and our employees. Since 1957 Givens has provided customers a single source solution for warehouse, distribution, transportation, packing and crating and air freight services. We are looking a Warehouse Lead for our warehouse. As the Warehouse Lead you will assist the Warehouse Supervisor in shipping, receiving, keeping an accurate inventory, operating a forklift and other warehouse operational needs. You will help lead staff in the support of operations to satisfy customer expectations and meet company goals.

Position Objective:

Assist supervisor in coordinating warehouse operations. Responsible for leading team towards goals in receiving, shipping and inventory accuracy.

Duties:

Plan staffing needs by communicating with supervisor to align headcount to labor needs for the day, ideally planning for the next shift
Use WMS data to improve operational efficiency and troubleshoot problems
Maintain documentation in line with shipping and receiving SOPs, including but not limited to vendor/driver logs, receiving documents, bills of lading, etc
Provide feedback to supervisor regarding performance of subordinates
Assist supervisor in training and development of new associates
Responsible for opening or closing the facility daily
Maintain high level of professionalism in all communication with associates, offices, and/or customers
Maintain a clean and safe work area for all associates
Perform the duties of supervisor on a limited basis

Works to accomplish the Givens Mission every day through a dedication to the Givens Values of Integrity, Family, Drive

Experience:

Previous leadership experience in a warehousing environment
At least two years of warehousing experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred WMS, and RF technology experience
SAP is a plus

Personal Attributes:

Strong written and verbal communications skills
Problem solving mentality
Capacity to lead and motivate others
Ability to work well on a team
Meticulous, detail oriented, and hard working
Able to lead team independently for extended periods
Able to work flexibly, frequently shifting from supervision to direct activity
Strong organizational and analytical skills to oversee, prioritize, and meet deadlines

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k with company match)
Life Insurance (Basic & Voluntary)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Paid Time Off
10 Holidays per year

About the Company

Givens

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