Warehouse Lead - Lancaster

## Warehouse Lead - Lancaster Apply locations:
Lancaster, Texas, USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
REQ-25901
** The Role
** At Fisher & Paykel, we create moments of delight together in the heart of the home. As a Warehouse Lead, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our distribution center operations run safely, efficiently, and accurately every day.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for coordinating warehouse activities, supporting and training team members, and maintaining operational excellence across receiving, inventory management, order fulfillment, and dispatch functions. You'll serve as a key point of contact on the warehouse floor, helping drive productivity, inventory accuracy, safety performance, and continuous improvement.

Success in this role requires strong operational knowledge, a commitment to safety, and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced distribution environment.##
** You Will**### Warehouse Operations & Team Leadership
* Lead daily warehouse activities including receiving, picking, packing, staging, dispatching, and inventory movements.
* Maintain a strong presence on the warehouse floor, providing guidance, support, and direction to warehouse associates.
* Assign daily tasks and priorities to team members to ensure operational goals are achieved.
* Train and coach associates on warehouse processes, equipment usage, and standard operating procedures.
* Monitor workflow and respond quickly to operational challenges and service disruptions.### Inbound, Outbound & Dispatch Coordination
* Coordinate inbound shipments, outbound orders, and truck scheduling activities.
* Allocate unloads, pick lists, and staging requirements to support efficient warehouse operations.
* Ensure all shipping and receiving documentation is accurate and complete, including bills of lading and packing slips.
* Work closely with carriers, drivers, logistics partners, and internal teams to support on-time delivery performance.
* Escalate service issues, transportation delays, and operational risks when necessary.### Inventory Control & Quality
* Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation activities, and inventory investigations.
* Coordinate product returns, quality control processes, and inventory disposition activities.
* Monitor inventory movements and ensure proper storage practices, including FIFO requirements.
* Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.
* Assist with freight claims and damage reporting processes.### Reporting & Continuous Improvement
* Maintain operational reports and performance metrics related to warehouse activities.
* Monitor warehouse performance against productivity, inventory accuracy, and service KPIs.
* Support process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer experience.
* Assist in developing and maintaining warehouse procedures and documentation.
* Act as a brand ambassador in interactions with customers, carriers, and business partners.### Health, Safety & Compliance
* Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and active participation in health and safety initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable safety regulations.
* Conduct safety inspections, audits, and workplace observations.
* Investigate incidents, near misses, and hazards, implementing corrective actions as needed.
* Support employee training, emergency preparedness activities, and ongoing safety education.
* Participate in site opening and closing activities as required.##
** You Have**### Experience
* 2–4 years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, distribution, or supply chain environments.
* Experience leading, training, or coordinating warehouse teams.
* Experience with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards or Oracle.
* Knowledge of inventory control, shipping, receiving, and warehouse processes.
* Experience working with freight carriers and transportation coordination preferred.
* Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
* Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
* Strong attention to detail and inventory…