Warehouse LeadWindsor, CT | Full-Time | Operations | Saf-Gard Safety Shoe CompanyAbout the RoleWarehouse leadership is hands-on, fast-paced, and centered on accuracy, timing, consistency, and teamwork. If you have experience in warehouse, distribution center, or fulfillment operations and are ready to guide others while keeping daily work moving, this role offers an opportunity to lead from the floor.The Warehouse Lead supports and coordinates daily warehouse operations focused on receiving, stocking, pulling inventory, returns processing, general warehouse and shipping product to other Saf-Gard locations, retail partners, and customers. This role helps set priorities, assigns and monitors work, supports training, resolves routine workflow issues, and works alongside the team to meet safety, accuracy, and productivity expectations.This facility operates in a non-temperature-controlled environment. Team members should be prepared to work in varying conditions and dress accordingly.At Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company, we believe in keeping things straightforward. No bureaucracy. No unnecessary drama. Just good people working together to solve problems and support our customers.What You'll DoStocking (Inbound & Warehouse Operations)Coordinate receiving and unloading of incoming shipments and support loading dock operationsSet daily stocking priorities and assign work based on operational needsWork alongside team members to stock product and maintain organized inventory locationsMonitor aisle organization, stock replenishment, and inventory accuracyCoach team members on safe, efficient warehouse procedures and address routine workflow issuesPulling (Outbound Internal Distribution)Prioritize and coordinate product pulls, including backorders and Mobile Shoe Store replenishment requestsAssign and support high-priority order fulfillment throughout the companyOversee preparation of outbound shipmentsVerify labels, staging, and order accuracy for outbound shipments using the warehouse management systemHelp maintain a safe, organized work area and reinforce company procedures and expectationsGeneral WarehouseReceive returned safety footwear from customersInspect, verify and process returned products through our systemClean and re-box footwear according to quality standardsProcess return to vendor inventoryLead physical inventory cycle countsTroubleshoot and resolve system errorsOrder supplies as neededWhat We're Looking ForPrevious experience in warehouse, distribution, material handling, or inventory operations; lead or supervisory experience preferredAbility to coordinate daily workflow, set priorities, delegate tasks, and follow through on completionStrong communication skills and the ability to train, coach, and support team membersWorking knowledge of order fulfillment, shipping and receiving, and inventory controlStrong attention to detail and commitment to safety, inventory accuracy, and quality controlComfortable working in a fast-paced, non-temperature-controlled warehouse environmentWillingness to learn and use warehouse systems and processes; WMS experience is a plusReliable, team-oriented, and able to make sound day-to-day decisions with limited supervisionStrong problem solving skills and proactive approach to leadership and task managementWilling and able to travel to other Saf-Gard locations as needed for training and operational coveragePreferred QualificationsPrevious experience leading, training, or serving as a go-to resource for warehouse team membersExperience with order picking, pick-pack-ship processes, loading dock operations, and inbound or outbound logisticsExperience with cycle counts, stock replenishment, and inventory control systemsExperience identifying workflow issues and helping improve warehouse processesExperience using warehouse management systems (WMS)Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)Experience with Dynamics a plusScheduleFull-time positionShift typically runs 8:30am-5:30pmSchedules are subject to change; confirmation provided prior to interviewCompensation & BenefitsCompany-paid dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance beginning the first of the month after 60 daysMulti-tiered medical insurance plans to choose from (benefits valued at over $10,000 annually)8 paid holidays per yearPTO available after 90 days (starting at 3.08 hours per pay period, approximately 1.5 weeks annually), with opportunities to earn additional PTO based on tenure401(k) plan with 50% employer match on first 6% of employee base payAbout Saf-GardWe've been in the safety footwear business for more than 40 years. We know safety matters. We also know relationships matter. That's why we work hard to make things easier for our customers and for each other.At Saf-Gard, you're not just another employee buried in a corporate machine. We're a close-knit family that believes in working hard, helping each other out and treating people the right way. We've built a culture around trust, teamwork and common sense.