Warehouse Operations Lead: Safety, Lean & Team

Job Summary

Responsible for supervising hourly employees in a manufacturing warehouse environment, ensuring efficient operations, compliance with regulations, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Job Summary

Responsible for supervising hourly employees in a manufacturing warehouse environment, ensuring efficient operations, compliance with regulations, and adherence to safety and quality standards.



Job Duties

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping activities to meet production and delivery schedules
• Lead, assign, and monitor work for a team of hourly employees, ensuring productivity goals and performance standards are consistently met
• Train, coach, and develop team members on warehouse procedures, safety practices, and company policies; provide ongoing feedback and performance evaluations
• Plan and adjust staffing levels based on workload, production schedules, and operational demands
• Ensure accurate inventory management by conducting regular cycle counts, reconciling discrepancies, and maintaining proper system records
• Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues
• Monitor workflow and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processes
• Enforce compliance with OSHA, company safety standards, and environmental regulations; conduct safety audits and lead corrective actions when needed
• Maintain adherence to 5S and lean manufacturing principles to ensure a clean, organized, and efficient workspace
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as production, quality, and logistics to ensure seamless operations and timely material flow
• Prepare and maintain reports on productivity, inventory accuracy, safety incidents, and overall warehouse performance
• Utilize warehouse management systems (WMS) and other software tools to track inventory, labor, and operational metrics
• Address employee concerns, resolve conflicts, and handle disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and transportation of materials to prevent damage or loss
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in process optimization projects
• Ensure all documentation (shipping records, inventory logs, compliance forms, etc.) is completed accurately and on time

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, policies, and procedures
• Proven ability to lead, direct, and develop employees
• Experience with personnel decisions including hiring, performance management, and disciplinary actions

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team leadership and collaboration
• Sound decision-making ability
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project and time management
• Planning and organizational skills