Warehouse​/Receiving Lead

Description

The Department Lead will serve as a resource and work closely with the Materials Supervisor and other team managers to achieve department goals related to productivity, quality, delivery, and safety. The Department Lead will help train employees and assist in directing the work of the department. This role plays a key part in driving operational efficiency, ensuring high-quality output, and fostering a collaborative, positive work environment.

Success in this position requires strong leadership competencies, technical expertise, and the ability to lead by example on the production floor.

• Spend approximately 80% of the workday on production activities.
• Communicate with the Supervisor and other Leads to manage and prioritize job assignments to meet customer demand and the production schedule.
• Assist in training employees on safety practices and department-specific procedures.
• Ensure adherence to standardized work, instructions, and procedures, and communicate updates promptly.
• Monitor quality output and address any non-conformances with the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure departmental compliance with all safety standards and immediately report any issues or concerns.
• Monitor and report daily defects, scrap, and lost time.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Enforce the use of required Personal Protective Equipment and OSHA compliance.
• Identify and support process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and communication with hourly teams and management.
• Lead by example in promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum 3 years’ experience

Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution Equipment

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Strong Leadership skills, communication, and interpersonal skills

Proven problem solver and detailed oriented.

Knowledge of general industry OSHA standards.