Warehouse Lead 2nd shift

Warehouse Lead

Responsible for the leadership and direction of warehouse operations including Production/Operations, Safety, Continuous Improvement, Superior Quality, Customer Fulfillment and Cost Containment. The Warehouse Lead is also responsible for developing a working atmosphere for all employees that is safe, comfortable, and conducive to personal growth and development while sustaining an atmosphere of positive morale.

Effective Leadership, Safety Compliance, Production Efficiency, Process/Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Inventory Integrity & Accuracy, OSHA & EPA Compliance, Cost Containment/Improvement, Effective Equipment/Resource Utilization.

• Leadership
  • Overall Responsibility of warehouse operations including but not limited to Safety, Housekeeping, 5S, Lean, On Time Customer Delivery, Production Efficiency and Effectivity, Cost Control, Inventory Accuracy, Shipping, Receiving, Employee Development and Compliance.
  • Provide effective leadership to all direct and indirect reports to create/maintain an efficient, cost effective organization while creating a safe and enjoyable work environment.
  • Responsible for the hiring and performance review for all warehouse personnel in conjunction with Operations Manager and Human Resources.
  • Develop and implement quantitative goals and objectives for all direct and indirect reports that will support Operations, UPM and ONI Key Strategic Objectives.
  • Through annual performance reviews, identify and implement personal development/training plans for direct and indirect reports.
  • Responsible for the training and development of all direct and indirect employees related to unacceptable performance, behavior and personal career development goals.
• HS&E/Compliance
  • Create and maintain a culture of Safety Awareness while enforcing company safety policies and procedures through total accountability at every level of the organization. Responsible to ensure the warehouse is maintained in a safe/accident free environment, ensure full use of required PPE for all employees and visitors. Ensure monthly safety inspections are completed on-time and unsafe conditions are corrected. Ensure full employee participation in all safety training and safety meetings.
  • Accountability for all aspects OSHA & EPA compliance related to warehouse operations.
  • Working with Operations Manager, develop, implement, and maintain an environment of a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture at all levels of the warehouse operations.
• Housekeeping
  • Implement housekeeping standards and ensure the housekeeping in all areas of the warehouse (inside and outside) is maintained to an acceptable level throughout each day.
• 5S/Lean
  • Working with Operations Manager, implement, enforce and maintain an environment of 5S and Lean concepts to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
• Productivity/Metrics/Operations
  • Ensure weekly production/shipment schedules are executed and achieved in an efficient manner.
  • Actively track daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly KPI/Metrics and develop/implement actions to address gaps in performance.
• Inventory
  • Ensure daily weekly cycle-counts are completed, Responsible for inventory accuracy in regards to heat lot traceability, quantity counts and locations accuracy.
  • Maintain Inventory Integrity.
  • Maintain control of all scrap ensuring accuracy of scrap inventory and compliance to scrap disposition policy.
• Quality
  • Fully support and enforce compliance with all ISO requirements.
  • Ensure all products/shipment are packaged appropriately for damage free delivery and to customer specifications.
  • Conform to company Quality Policy, Ethics Guidelines, Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures.
  • Responsible for 100% compliance to internal and customer quality requirements at all levels of warehouse operations including but not limited to specification compliance, dimensional compliance, heat code traceability, export compliance, packaging etc.
• Ethics/Compliance
  • Maintain a working environment that embodies the UPM and ONI Code of Conduct and Ethics policy.
  • Actively contributes to the achievement of the Company’s goals for safety, security, compliance to company policies and procedures, OSHA Compliance, EPA Compliance, and Housekeeping 5S/Lean Culture.

• Leadership – Direct/Indirect Reports varies by location

• Solid and proven coaching/leadership skills
• Strong communication (both oral and written) with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions under high-pressure situations.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Strong analytical and interpretations skills.
• Ability to perform in an environment fostering teamwork and results.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

• Associate Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lean/Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified Required (or a path of…