Dairy Warehouse Lead - Night Shift, 4-Day Week

Heinen's Grocery Store; Bedford (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Heinen’s Grocery Store in Ohio is seeking a Dairy Lead to oversee day-to-day operations in the freezer area of the distribution center, upholding safety policies, performance standards, and our core values. The ideal candidate demonstrates inspirational leadership, strong operational acumen, and a commitment to associate engagement and continuous improvement.

You will direct daily warehouse activities, manage inbound and outbound processes, and monitor KPIs to drive accuracy, efficiency, and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 1–3 years of leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technologies.
• Strong analytical, time management, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with labor laws and union environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety protocols and promote a culture of safe work practices.
• Ensure timely completion of all safety-related training.
• Recognize associates who consistently demonstrate safe behaviors.
• Lead thorough investigations of workplace incidents per company policy.
• Support associate engagement, recognition, and training initiatives.
• Oversee onboarding, cross-training, and retraining efforts, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.
• Provide consistent coaching and performance feedback.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of company policies and labor agreements.
• Direct and support daily warehouse operations, ensuring timely execution of inbound and outbound processes.
• Monitor and adjust workflows using performance dashboards and key metrics.
• Lead order fulfillment, product receiving, inventory placement, and shipping processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyze workforce needs and manage staffing to meet service and productivity targets.
• Communicate team performance using KPIs and ensure reporting is accurate and timely.
• Partner with Distribution leadership to implement operational efficiencies.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance quality and reduce costs.
• Coordinate with purchasing, inventory, and retail teams to align distribution activities with business needs.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, inventory control, and safety.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies (OSHA, FDA, USDA, DOT).
• Assist with facility and equipment evaluations, repairs, and upgrades as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Heinen’s Grocery Store in Ohio is seeking a Dairy Lead to oversee day-to-day operations in the freezer area of the distribution center, upholding safety policies, performance standards, and our core values. The ideal candidate demonstrates inspirational leadership, strong operational acumen, and a commitment to associate engagement and continuous improvement.

You will direct daily warehouse activities, manage inbound and outbound processes, and monitor KPIs to drive accuracy, efficiency, and a