Warehouse Lead - Day Shift

Job Summary

Lead and coordinate warehouse operations to ensure accurate inventory management, efficient material flow, and timely shipping and receiving.

Primary Duties

• Demonstrate proficiency in all warehouse areas-receiving, staging, material movement, finished goods handling, working with ICS, packing, labeling, and shipping-and step into any area as needed to support daily operations.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Leadership and Operations throughout the day to share updates, align on priorities, ensure smooth handoffs, and keep workflows on track.
• Schedule LTL and FTL shipments, work with carriers to ensure on-time performance, resolve logistical issues, and maintain accurate shipping records that meet quality, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the Inventory Control Specialist to ensure products are stored, picked, and replenished correctly, supporting accurate inventory and reliable order fulfillment.
• Conduct training for new hires and cross-training for current staff, ensure adherence to WI, SOPs, safety, and quality standards, and provide ongoing coaching to support consistent performance.
• Support continuous improvement efforts, assist with special projects or audits, model professionalism and company values, and step in to provide hands-on help as needed to meet daily business demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and mathematical skills.
• Advanced computer skills including MRP systems, email, chat, internet and scanning systems.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes or areas of responsibility.

Physical Requirement:

• Must be able to properly lift, pack, stack and wrap up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, and handling of materials throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment (training provided if needed).

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to touch, grasp, handle and feel items.
• Must be able to safely navigate fast-paced production and storage areas.
• Exposure to fluctuating temperatures; warehouse may reach up to 90°F during summer months and may be cooler during winter
• Must be able to safely navigate fast-paced production and storage areas with frequent equipment and foot traffic.

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum 2 years prior warehouse experience
• Preferred 5 years of prior warehouse experience; or 2 years with PTI.