Warehouse Group Lead

Summary

A Production Group Leader will assist the Materials Management Supervisor with the day-to-day functions of the Warehouse. They plan, organize, and recommend strategies in ensuring that the product is received, stored and delivered successfully, in accordance with all specifications.

Responsibilities

· Identify individual areas of growth for team members and coach, lead, motivate and reward.

· Report team development and activities to management staff and submitting ideas to increase productivity of the team.

· Ensure work is performed safely, including that team members wear prescribed safety equipment, and use tools safely.

· With the supervisor's help, develop and carryout training plans for employees.

· Ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner for production and warehouse needs.

· Optimize workflows to minimize wait times.

· Work (with Supervisor) to assign manning for accomplishment of daily tasks.

· Fill-in as supervisor when Supervisor is absent.

· Work with other members of management and the HR department to coordinate the appropriate provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

· Provide proper care and maintenance of company property, including but not limited to office, computer, and warehouse equipment.

· Other duties as required.

· Receive inbound materials into Syteline system.

· Assist in managing cycle count process.

Qualifications/Skills:

· 5+ years of manufacturing experience

· Prior experience in team leadership and development preferred.

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.

· Solid computer skills strongly preferred, ideally with intermediate skills in Excel and Outlook.

· Requires some physical ability such as moderate lifting, working on ladders and in lift platforms, working outside, carrying equipment weighing 50 lbs. or more.

· Requires possessing a valid driver's license and ability to rent vehicles.

Education and Licensing

· High school diploma or equivalent is required

· Associates Degree in manufacturing or a related field preferred

Benefits

· Medical · Dental · Vision · Company Paid Life/ADD · Voluntary Life/ADD · Dependent Life/ADD · 401k with Employer Match · Vacation · Personal Time

*Watchfire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

*Legal authorization to work in the US required. We will not consider candidates who need sponsorship, now or in the future, to be legally employed in the US. No H1B, OPT, CPT or other “temporary work authorization” candidates will be considered.