Lead Warehouse Operations — KPI‑Driven, Bonus Eligible

Lineage; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage is seeking an experienced warehouse leader to manage daily operational activities, budget and labor scheduling, space and equipment, safety and sanitation, and overall customer service standards. You will train staff, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Sales, Inventory Control, and Operations Support to ensure product availability.

Responsibilities include long-range labor planning, procedure improvements, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 5 years warehouse operations or direct warehouse management experience.
• Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Demonstrated management skills with emphasis on guiding and developing a team, customer service, communications, and planning.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and employees of the organization.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
• Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, provide performance feedback and assign duties of direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Continuously improve operational procedures such as verifying incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and dispositioning merchandise, and maintaining warehouse inventory.
• Partner with sales, inventory control, and operations support to ensure availability of products.
• Plan long-range labor needs based on sales forecasts and input from management.
• Facilitate the achievement of prescribed company KPIs regarding cost, productivity, customer service, profits, and team members.
• Operate the facility in compliance with health, safety, and environment regulations to establish and practice a culture of safety among the team members.
• Analyze operational reports to identify trends and recommend solutions to management.
• Build and maintain partnerships with other departments i.e. Finance, HR, Sales, Continuous Improvement, etc.
• Work with machinery and material handling equipment

Skills

Warehouse operations

People management

WMS

MS Office

Safety compliance

Communication

Inventory control

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Lineage is seeking an experienced warehouse leader to manage daily operational activities, budget and labor scheduling, space and equipment, safety and sanitation, and overall customer service standards. You will train staff, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Sales, Inventory Control, and Operations Support to ensure product availability.

Responsibilities include long-range labor planning, procedure improvements, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.