Warehouse Lead - Inventory Control

The Warehouse Inventory Lead has the primary responsibility of increasing and supporting company profitability by maintaining accurate inventory levels. The individual in this role is responsible for the smooth flow of incoming and outgoing product transport products and maintains accurate records of all activity in the warehouse. This role will also assist supervisors in daily department task management ensuring team duties are performed in a manner that meets company quality and safety standards.

The individual in this position will frequently need to drive a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) and physically transport products. Moderate to heavy physical labor such as transporting heavy items is required on a regular basis.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

• Develops and implements procedures for ensuring that adequate inventory levels are present.
• Identifies and optimizes common inventory items.
• Investigates inventory shortages and discrepancies.
• Instructs others on how and where to return defective goods.
• Trains other employees in cycle counting and inventory control.
• Ensure that inventory counts are completed regularly and in a timely manner.
• Audits the facility’s entire inventory on a regular basis and provides reports to management.
• Assist in coordinating daily responsibilities of team members to ensure shipping/receiving/processing of inventory needs are met.
• Prepare and distribute assignments to team members.
• Safely use powered industrial trucks and other machinery to efficiently transport materials and products. Safely and efficiently load and unload trailers, shelves, racks, and pallets.
• Use the company’s warehouse management system (WMS) to accurately record movement of materials and products.
• Accurately inventory materials and products.
• Weigh materials and products and record weight on tags, labels, and production schedules.
• Maintain good housekeeping and regularly clean work area, machines, and equipment.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.
• Adhere to established company values, practices, policies and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards. Ensure that team members follow company policy and maintain a safe work environment by encouraging safe practices and promptly resolving violations.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location.

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

An individual qualified for this job must be able to:

• Must be able to relate to and build team working relationships.
• Use good judgement when making decisions.
• Exhibit familiarity with warehouse work environment and applicable safety procedures.
• Possess physical strength necessary to move and lift heavy materials.
• Operate a computer: basic PC proficiency; (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and reporting software).
• Accurately multiply, divide, add, and subtract whole numbers to resolve practical problems.
• Wear/use required PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Understand written instruction and complete appropriate documentation as directed.
• Able to read orders and labels without transposing part numbers.
• Use a logical approach to troubleshooting issues and prioritizing production needs.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and ability to identify problems immediately and resolve matters quickly and effectively.
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks. Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers. Present information clearly and accurately.
• Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase…