Inventory Control Team Lead — Warehouse Operations

Alfa Laval; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental & Vision plans

401(k) plan

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead to coordinate and support the daily plan for the material handling team in Richmond, VA. You will assign resources, resolve discrepancies, train staff, and perform root-cause analysis to drive improvements.

You will lead a team of material handlers, collaborate with other logistics groups, and ensure ERP proficiency while focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role requires lifting up to 45 pounds and forklift operation as needed.

Qualifications

• You have a high school diploma or GED.
• 2 - 4 years previous warehouse logistics experience required.
• 2 - 4 years previous material handling equipment experience required.
• Experience with handheld barcode scanners (Zebra preferred).
• Experience working with Bill of Materials, pick lists, and other manufacturing documents.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Microsoft D365 preferred).
• Attention to detail.
• Self-starter.
• Team player.
• Organized.
• Good communication skills.
• Be cooperative.
• Be flexible.
• Be engaged in problem solving & improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of material handlers to ensure parts picking is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collaborate closely with other warehouse/logistics teams to resolve issues.
• Train team members to a high level of ERP system competency.
• Review, plan, coordinate, and support the daily work of the department with a continuous focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Drive daily ALPS Performance Meetings and weekly Improvement Meetings in the dept.
• Run the daily shift startup/handover meetings.
• Participate in projects and improvement initiatives.
• Participate in all aspects of the Problem Resolution Process to help determine root causes and create sustainable solutions.
• Provide departmental training.
• Write and audit SOPs and drive process improvements.
• Own the material handling activities in coordination with the production team.
• Collaborate with the inventory team to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Serve as liaison between the dept., support functions, and Team Manager.
• Ability to multi-task, self-manage, and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma

Warehouse logistics

Material handling equipment

Handheld barcode scanners

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Team player

Organized

Communication skills

Cooperation

Flexibility

Problem solving & improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft D365

Job description

Alfa Laval is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead to coordinate and support the daily plan for the material handling team in Richmond, VA. You will assign resources, resolve discrepancies, train staff, and perform root-cause analysis to drive improvements.

You will lead a team of material handlers, collaborate with other logistics groups, and ensure ERP proficiency while focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role requires lifting up to 45 pounds and forklift operation as needed.