General Summary:

To oversee all warehouse functions including receiving, picking, shipping, monitoring inventory, loading/unloading, maintaining and organizing the facility and providing assistance to the Warehouse Manage/Supervisor in all of their respective duties. The schedule for this position is open and flexible: day or night shift; Sunday through Saturday. The position is flexible and may rotate shifts to ensure the leadership and oversight of all warehouse functions.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work with Warehouse Manager/Supervisor to maintain inventory levels that will assure uninterruptible supply for our customer base and achieve optimum inventory investment.
• Monitor replenishment needs daily and continually monitor bulk tanks, truck and railcar movements.
• Identify appropriate bin and staging areas and ensure proper stock for pails, drums, package, bulk, and totes are maintained in the assigned areas within the warehouse to optimize facility.
• Assist in monthly cycle counts and organize personnel for all physical inventories as required.
• Check inventory receipt documents and advise any discrepancies to management in a timely manner. Including timely receipt of the same into the computer system.
• Train warehouse personnel in proper warehouse standard operating procedures.
• Identify old and slow inventory and advise management in a timely manner.
• Assist drivers with loading their trucks as required and assist pick-up customers in a prompt, safe and courteous manner.
• Pick and stage package products for the next day’s deliveries or intercompany.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC and logs including samples, receiving, and repackaging.
• Prepare stock and paperwork for intercompany loads, including a daily check of inventory levels for bulk and package.
• Timely communications with Operations personnel, Logistics Managers, Fleet Maintenance Manager and assist them as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Monitor warehouse employees weekly time worked and assure that all warehouse shifts have adequate coverage.
• Assist in the application of JD Edwards with all warehouse personnel.
• Produce all daily fleet planning and build all necessary work for shift personnel.
• Assist in achieving all warehouse related KPI goals on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for the completion of special projects or the assignment of other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Ensure the facility is properly shut down, including locking all doors and gates at the end of the shift.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of warehouse experience. 2 years of warehouse supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to lead by example Knowledge of Inventory Management systems and proven math skills.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management System and ERP computer software.
• Working knowledge of a WMS and handheld technology.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public and to understand traffic signs, to make entries on reports and records.
• Previous experience operating warehouse equipment including forklifts (stand-up and sit-down), pallet jacks, cherry pickers, etc.
• Knowledge of procedures to secure cargo in or on a commercial vehicle.
• Ability to successfully complete the forklift certification test and train others.

Position Competencies:

• Ability to make independent fact-based decisions in a quick and responsive manner with little to no supervision.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and have successfully demonstrated the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude during all internal and external customer interactions.
• Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking, problem solving, and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to create and maintain a positive work environment and culture while meeting customer expectations.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and achieve department objectives.
• Ability to make recommendations and interact with all levels of management, customers, and vendors.
• Self-starter and independent thinker with the ability to take initiative and make sound decisions.
• Responsive to the needs of internal and external customers with a sense of urgency and commitment to follow up.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and listening skills.

Working Environment:

The work of this position is performed in both inside and outside environments in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. The position requires the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. Frequent bending, stooping, and climbing are also required. In this position, associates may be exposed to hazardous materials, vapors, fumes, and extreme weather conditions. Proper PPE is provided for employees working in these conditions.

The job description of the Warehouse Lead is not inclusive and is subject to changes, additions, and deletions as determined by the supervisor.

The McPherson Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled.