Storage Lead

Job Title

Supervise the unloading, storing, and shipping of redried tobacco in an efficient and timely manner.

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of designated workforce and assigned resources.
• Responsible for shipping to and receiving tobacco from various locations and being accountable for all loads received and shipped.
• Inspections
  - Prepare packages for inspections as required.
• Product Verification/Integrity
  - Ensure proper labeling and that relabeling is complete and correct prior to shipment.
• Shipping Documentation
  - Verify bills of lading and ensure accuracy.
• Plan, organize, schedule, and direct employees to ensure maximum productivity.
• Daily work plans to fully utilize personnel and equipment.
• Coordinates with storage manager to avoid congestion of storage and fully utilize space.
• Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping in all storages.
• Develop Load planning on a weekly/daily basis, in season, of 3rd party shipments from holding room.
• Develop load planning of Chamber and House fumigations based on customer requirements/Management's direction.
• Responsible for Adherence to Company Policies as relates to Resource Management.
• Responsible for safety and compliance with plant rules and regulations.
• Promote and ensure good housekeeping and safety practices are adhered to in the departments on all shifts, at all locations.
• Ensure all required records and reports for the department are accurately maintained.
• Maintain an appropriate level of well-trained personnel to staff operations.
• Ensure compliance with union contract and ensure all employee related issues in the department are properly handled.
• Ensure all equipment and property overseen by the department, at all locations, is properly cleaned and maintained.
• Assume additional supervisory duties as assigned by the Storage Manager.

Job competencies:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good overall knowledge of forklifts, scales, trucks, etc.
• Good overall knowledge of storage/warehousing/distribution operations.
• Good problem solving and decision making skills.
• Good computer skills with focus on SAP/ BI Net Weaver and Spreadsheets.
• Good planning and organizational skills. Using Microsoft Outlook Calendar or other planning tools as directed.

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of High school diploma with some college preferred.
• 3-5 years of warehouse/distribution experience.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience.

• Job Identification 207
• Job Category Supply Chain
• Posting Date 07/11/2025, 03:58 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2400 Stantonsburg Road, Wilson, NC, 27893, US