Junior Team Lead

Atlanta-Bonded-Warehous; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta-Bonded-Warehous is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to manage task assignments, oversee inbound/outbound shipments, and ensure safety and quality across shifts. You will coordinate with Security and the Spotter to move trailers efficiently.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and ability to train staff, with daily pre-shift briefings and end-of-shift handoffs to support continuous operation.

Qualifications

• . Proven ability to manage warehouse operations with safety and quality in mind.
• . Experience using WHS and logistics software to coordinate inbound/outbound shipments.
• . Strong communication and leadership skills for shift leadership and training.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedule and balance staffing to meet goals.
• Assign daily work functions before shift start.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings to communicate goals and changes.
• Provide First Responder Team Leadership for the shift.
• Assign First Responders Support roles daily.
• Ensure pre-operational equipment inspections and LOTO support.
• Maintain adequate trailers on yard and coordinate with Customer Care for shortages.
• Coordinate with Spotter and Security for trailer movements.
• Monitor emails for urgent orders and respond to emergencies.
• Ensure quality specifications are met and safety procedures followed.
• Train and qualify Taskers and Group Leads to act as backup Leaders.
• Oversee end-of-shift transitions and communicate special instructions.

Skills

WHS Management

Blue Yonder

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Multi-tasking

Directing others

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blue Yonder

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Schedule

• Thursday through Sunday
• 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Depending on workflow and business needs, shifts may be extended until 6:00 PM

I. SUMMARY:

This position has primary responsibility for assigning tasks/activities to their respective Warehouse Operational Team members meeting customer demand requirements for inbound and outbound shipments. They allocate assignments and activities ensuring the business needs are meet while enabling the team members to meet their productivity requirements. They maintain on-going communication with the Security Team to move trailers in and out to meet demand. They provide example and Leadership to achieve business objectives following all Quality and Safety Requirements.

II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews production schedule to identify the production goal and balances staffing to requirements.
• Assigns daily work functions for all shift employees prior to shift start.
• Conducts daily pre-shift meetings to communicate production goal, function assignments and any special work requirements or operational process changes.
• Provides First Responder Team Leadership for assigned shift.
• Assigns First Responders Support roles each day.
• Ensures pre-operational equipment inspections are conducted daily prior to shift start, providing LOTO support for material handling equipment, safety or other equipment as needed.
• Ensures there are adequate quantity of trailers (per carrier) available on yard to fulfill the loading schedule and communicates any shortages to the Customer Care team for resolution.
• Provides ongoing communication to the "Spotter" and Security team for moving trailers to and from dock doors.
• Maintains active review of e-mails to address any urgent need or emergency orders to meet customer requirements
• Ensures warehouse production meets customers quality specifications and requirements.
• Ensures all Taskers and Group Leads are adequately trained and qualified to manage Warehouse Operations as backup for a Team Leader absence.
• Ensures all Safety and Sanitation Procedures/Requirements are being followed and executed daily for Warehouse Operations.
• Conducts daily end of shift walk-throughs of the warehouse.
• Supports end of shift transition through communication of any special instructions/requirements for on-coming shift's Leaders along with other applicable departments.
• Reports indirect hours to the Sr. Team Lead
• Responsibilities for Personnel Development:
• Monitors employee skill level and when required, reports any training needs to the Sr. Team Lead and Warehouse Manager.
• Leads by example, guiding and mentoring employees.
• Reports performance issues to the Sr. Team Lead and Warehouse Manager.

III. KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/COMPETENCY:

• WHS Management Software, Blue Yonder
• Computer skills in spread sheet and word processing software
• Multi-tasking and Directing others

IV. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL or TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent