Warehouse Team Lead

Description The Warehouse Lead is responsible for coordinating daily warehouse operations to ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient receipt, storage, inventory control, and distribution of materials supporting Forgent Power manufacturing operations. This position serves as the first-line leader for warehouse personnel, promoting safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement while ensuring materials are available to meet production schedules and customer requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Coordination

• Lead and support daily warehouse activities and workflow.
• Assign work priorities and coordinate tasks among warehouse team members.
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to warehouse personnel.
• Monitor employee performance and reinforce company policies and procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact between warehouse associates, production teams, and management.

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP/WMS systems.
• Conduct cycle counts and assist with physical inventories.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure proper material identification, labeling, and storage practices.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or excess inventory concerns.

Warehouse Operations

• Oversee receiving, inspection, storage, picking, kitting, staging, and shipping processes.
• Ensure materials are delivered to production areas in a timely manner.
• Verify shipping documentation and coordinate outbound shipments.
• Monitor warehouse organization and housekeeping standards.
• Optimize warehouse space utilization and material flow.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce all safety policies, including PPE requirements and forklift safety.
• Conduct daily safety observations and hazard identification.
• Support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and other safety initiatives as required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, and quality standards.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
• Develop and maintain standard work procedures.
• Participate in Kaizen events and process improvement projects.
• Track and communicate key warehouse performance metrics.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of warehouse, logistics, or material handling experience.
• 1+ years of leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory control and warehouse management systems.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Lean Manufacturing and 5S experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing material flow and production support processes.

Key Competencies

• Leadership
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Inventory Accuracy
• Customer Focus
• Safety Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to operate forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with varying temperatures.
• Frequent bending, reaching, climbing, and carrying materials as required.