Lead Warehouse Material Handler

Ledcor; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ledcor in Lexington, KY is seeking a Lead Warehouse Material Handler responsible for managing daily material flow across multiple warehouses. The role requires overseeing inventory management and coordinating replenishment of materials while maintaining a safe working environment.

The ideal candidate will have four or more years of experience in warehouse logistics, a track record of optimizing operational workflows, and strong auditing and communication skills. The position involves 50-75% travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in warehouse or logistics.
• Expertise in managing inventory and materials.
• Proven ability to optimize workflows and minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory management across multiple locations.
• Optimize staffing and operational downtime based on demands.
• Inspect shipments to verify quantities and assess conditions.

Skills

Inventory management

Operational efficiency

Logistics

Warehouse management systems

Safety compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Inventory tracking software

Job description

About the Position

Ledcor Technical Services is a leading provider of telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation across North America. The Lead Warehouse Material Handler will manage daily material flow across multiple warehouses, ensuring accurate shipping, receiving, inventory control, and a safe working environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversees inventory management across multiple warehouse locations, maintaining accurate stock levels and coordinating timely replenishment of materials
• Optimizes staffing, scheduling, and operational downtime based on business demands while maximizing warehouse capacity and material utilization
• Inspects incoming and outgoing shipments to verify quantities, assess material condition, and uphold quality control standards across locations
• Coordinates fleet, equipment, and facility maintenance activities, including overseeing repairs and operating forklifts or telehandlers as needed
• Maintains warehouse cleanliness, waste management processes, and safe working conditions while ensuring compliance with established safety standards
• Facilitates efficient warehouse operations through proactive resource planning, inventory oversight, and cross-location operational support

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience working in warehouse, logistics, or similar operational environments
• Demonstrates expertise in managing inventory and materials across multiple warehouse locations while maintaining accurate stock control
• Proven ability to optimize operational workflows, allocate resources effectively, and minimize downtime to improve efficiency
• Leads warehouse operations and logistics teams with a strong track record of coordinating daily activities and driving performance
• Utilizes multi‑location warehouse management systems, inventory tracking software, and Microsoft Office Suite to support operational excellence
• Applies strong auditing, compliance, asset protection, quality control, communication, and decision‑making skills while ensuring adherence to OSHA and workplace safety standards

Work Conditions

• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, and lifting (up to 50 pounds)
• This position requires travel between multiple Ledcor warehouses as needed (50‑75% travel)

Additional Information

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental, and financial well‑being. We offer challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status or any other identifying characteristic, are encouraged to apply. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Ledcor participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I‑9 information to confirm authorized employment.