Warehouse Lead

Consolidated Electrical Distributors

South Bend, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Best Practices, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Distribution Operations, Distribution Warehousing, Driver's License, Insurance, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Operations, Shipping Requirements, Transportation Routing, Truck Driver, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Warehousing
LOCATION
South Bend, IN
POSTED
4 days ago

Summary

Job title: Warehouse Lead

Job ID: null

Department: South Bend - APE

Location: null-null

Description

Summary:

We are looking for an detail-oriented and proactive Warehouse Lead who is comfortable taking and giving direction. You will oversee the receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations including receipt, storage, packaging, and dispatch of solar and storage products.

You will ensure the warehouse runs smoothly, material ships accurately, and service levels demonstrate continued improvement with an emphasis towards growth. The ideal candidate excels in a fast-paced warehouse environment where every day is different.

Reports to: Warehouse Manager, Branch Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated work experience as a Warehouse Lead or Supervisor

  • Expertise in warehouse organization, safety, and best practices

  • Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives

  • Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Strong decision making and problem solving skills

  • Excellent communication and organization skills

  • In order to operate our trucks, you will need a valid driver's license and a clean driving history. A CDL endorsement is not required.

  • Authorization to work in the United States.

  • Willingness to undergo a background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Forklift certified

  • Experience driving trucks up to 10,000lbs (non-CDL)

Working Conditions:

Warehouse environment (concrete floors) and outdoor conditions (on asphalt, gravel, or grass) including sometimes extreme hot/cold temperatures. Some job functions may require extended periods of sitting.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Essential Job Functions:

  • Point of contact for team questions, training, and ensuring a smooth day to day workflow

  • Responsible for ensuring the warehouse in compliance with company's policies and vision

  • Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations

  • Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures

  • Adhere to all warehousing, handling, and shipping legislation requirements

  • Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security

  • Ensure there is a paper trail (digital is fine) for all flow of goods in and out of the warehouse

  • Establish relationships with customers, suppliers, and freight companies

  • Plan delivery routes and ensure timeliness and accuracy of drivers

  • Communicate any freight damage immediately to Sales and Operations team

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Other Compensation:

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:

  • Bonus

  • Profit Sharing

Benefits:

Benefits available for this position are:

  • Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions

  • 401(k)

  • Paid Sick Leave

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Vacation

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching

  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Teledoc

  • Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave

About the Company

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Consolidated Electrical Distributors

  • # 97 on Fortune’s “America’s Privately Held Companies” List
  • 600 facilities nationwide and 50 in Southern California
  • Customer-base ranges from contractor, industrial, major film studios, municipalities, Universities to any commercial end-users of electrical products.
  • Wholesale Electrical Distributor working with international manufacturers such as Sylvania, Square D, Philips, General Electric, Hubbell, and many others
  • Specializing in lighting products, solar power products, automation and general electrical supplies
  • The Trainee path will teach you our business and how to be successful in sales, sales management, and operations management as well as administrative functions
  • Make decisions for your success by having the benefit of working for a large company while working within the scope of a small-business where you can contribute and make a difference
  • Monday-Friday workdays; daytime hours. No weekends.
  • Salary plus full-benefits including paid holidays, paid vacation, training bonuses, 401K program and profit-sharing
  • Industry leading company that works off three principals: “Service, Reliability and Integrity”

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Wholesale Trade/Import-Export
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
http://www.cedcareers.com/