Logistics Lead - Warehouse

Monoflo International; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match and retirement plan

Health, dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays and Christmas shutdown

Raffles for events

Monthly team happy hours

Job summary

Monoflo International, a leading provider of eco-friendly packaging solutions, seeks a Logistics Lead to supervise warehouse operations, shipping, slotting, and inventory control. You will ensure safety compliance and oversee forklift coordination and assembly team activities.

You will train new staff, drive Lean initiatives, and maintain accurate production reporting while coordinating with the Internal Supply Chain Supervisor to optimize efficiency and reduce discrepancies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with 3+ years of warehouse leadership experience
• Manufacturing/production environment experience preferred
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and inventory/shipping systems
• Advanced math and recording skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proven experience in a fast-paced manufacturing/warehouse environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• OSHA forklift certification training completed

Responsibilities

• Lead Forklift Operators; schedule daily assignments based on truck schedules
• Coordinate FG locations for outbound shipments for efficiency
• Perform daily slotting and ensure FIFO compliance
• Conduct monthly inventory cycle counts and report discrepancies
• Train new warehouse personnel on processes and safety procedures
• Support Lean initiatives and warehouse improvements
• Lead Warehouse Assembly Team and manage production labeling and assembly tasks
• Provide production reporting in IQMS and monitor outbound shipment issues

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Math skills

Problem solving

Forklift certification

Supervision

OSHA awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory systems

Shipping systems

Job description

Description

The Logistics Lead provides working leadership and support to the Warehouse Team. The Logistics Lead will entail daily oversight of shipping, slotting, inventory control, warehouse cleanliness and organization, and company material handling assets and systems. The Logistics Lead directs the physical, storage, movement, internal distribution and outbound shipments of all components, materials, and finished goods. Key responsibilities are to be performed with permitting Safety first while following all company and OSHA safety guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads Forklift Operators to ensure loads are being loaded accurately and efficiently
  • Schedules daily assignments in accordance with best practices for all Forklift Operators based on daily truck schedule posted from Logistics Office
  • Coordinates and assigns specific FG item locations to be used for daily outbound shipments to maintain maximum efficiency and lean headcount
  • Load and unload inbound/outbound trailers as necessary
  • Ship customer orders accurately and timely based on shipping schedule set forth by Logistics Coordinator
  • Provide all outbound shipments with proper and necessary documentation including but not limited to: packing slips, commercial invoices, BOLs, etc.
• Performs daily slotting (Warehouse/Production) of Finished Goods to ensure efficient warehouse utilization and accuracy
  • Ensures all products and locations are organized and neat
  • Audits that first in first out (FIFO) product movement is being followed
  • Identifies any FG non-conformity and communicates to QA and Internal Supply Chain Supervisor
• Performs monthly inventory cycle count (including storage trailers)
  • Identifies and reports required inventory adjustments to Internal Supply Chain Supervisor
  • Monitors inventory for overruns, short skids, and damaged product and reports any concerns to Internal Supply Chain Supervisor
  • Reports discrepancies to Internal Supply Chain Supervisor
• Provides training to newly added warehouse personnel and assembly team; ensuring that each employee has copies of proper warehouse processes
  • Scan Guns
  • Proper and safe loading/unloading of trailers
  • Proper stacking/storing of product
• Participates in and assists with Lean Initiatives
  • Recommendations for Warehouse improvements and efficiencies
  • Maintains current Lean processes
• Notifies Internal Supply Chain Supervisor immediately of maintenance issues concerning Forklifts/Batteries, Scan Guns/Tablets, and Dock equipment
• Leads Warehouse Assembly Team to ensure production is performed accurately and efficiently
  • Assists with problem solving errors and inaccuracies
  • Schedules Daily assignments for all assembly team operators and provides tasks for product labeling and assembly
  • Performs order prep and dispositioning of Finished Goods, Retagging inventory, hot-stamping machine setup/changeovers for assembly team
  • Provides production reporting in IQMS
• Tracks, records, and reports to Internal Supply Chain Supervisor all customer related issues regarding outbound shipments to develop a strategy to address any internal process failures or gaps
• Assists with ensuring OSHA safety guidelines are being met and maintained
• Complete any tasks or duties as assigned by the Internal Supply Chain Supervisor and/or Logistics Management

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of Warehouse leadership experience required
• Manufacturing / Production environment experience preferred
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks/projects to meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, inventory/shipping systems
• Advanced math and recording skills
• Great communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proven experience in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Successfully complete and maintain the OSHA forklift certification training

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:

• Financial Wellness: 401(k) retirement plan with company match and annual/quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Security: Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional Extras: Employee-paid voluntary life insurance and supplemental benefits.
• Time Off: Competitive PTO, paid holidays, and a company-paid Christmas shutdown.
• Unique Perks:
  • Raffles for concerts, sports, and entertainment tickets.
  • Locally sourced prize raffles.
  • Monthly happy hours to unwind and connect with the team.

Who we are:

Monoflo International, Inc. stands as a prominent provider of innovative and eco-friendly business-to-business reusable packaging solutions. Since our inception in 1973, we've remained a family-owned and operated enterprise, steadily advancing as a premier manufacturer of plastic, reusable transport packaging solutions. While our product range is diverse, our core focus remains unwavering: harnessing cutting-edge technology to produce top-tier products that facilitate seamless product transportation for our clients.

We empower our employees to steer their career trajectories, fostering an environment where dedication and excellence are duly recognized and rewarded with avenues for growth. While collaboration is central to our ethos, we emphasize individual accountability and ownership as fundamental drivers of success within our organization.