Operations Lead

Quantix SCS, Inc.; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantix SCS, Inc. seeks an Operations Lead to oversee warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, inventory, and packaging, reporting to the Operations Supervisor.

You will supervise associates, schedule tasks, and drive productivity while ensuring product quality aligns with customer requirements. The role emphasizes safety, SOP compliance, and continuous improvement, with hands-on leadership, training, and problem-solving to maintain accurate inventory and efficient workflows across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with forklift and warehouse operations preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and WMS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily warehouse operations, including scheduling and assigning tasks to team members, monitoring workflow, and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Identify controls within daily operations to ensure safety, quality, environmental, and production targets are met.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and cultivate an injury-free work environment through leadership and safety programs.
• Train and retrain warehouse associates on all functions and SOPs.
• Manage resources such as personnel, equipment, and materials to support operational effectiveness.
• Provide leadership by setting goals, guiding, and motivating team members to improve and perform at high standards.
• Communicate with team members to resolve issues and ensure seamless workflow; set up incoming shift for success.
• Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy, including supplies and finished goods.
• Identify and resolve problems during daily operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support goals.

Skills

Forklift operation

Leadership

Problem solving

Process improvement

MS Office

WMS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Inventory tracking software

Job description

Description

The Operations Lead works under the guidance of the Operations Supervisor and is responsible for overseeing Warehouse Operations, including Shipping & Receiving, Inventory Management, and Packaging activities. This position ensures that product quality aligns with customer requirements while effectively supervising and maximizing the productivity of warehouse associates.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Oversee and coordinate daily warehouse operations, including scheduling and assigning tasks to team members, monitoring workflow, and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Identify controls within daily operations to ensure that safety, quality, environmental, and production targets are consistently met.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety rules and regulations, cultivating an injury-free work environment through motivational leadership and safety program implementation.
• Train and retrain warehouse associates on all functions and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Manage resources such as personnel, equipment, and materials to support operational effectiveness.
• Provide leadership by setting clear goals, offering guidance, and motivating team members to continuously improve and perform at high standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members to resolve issues and ensure a seamless workflow. Ensure that the incoming shift is adequately set up for success.
• Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy, including supplies and finished goods.
• Identify and resolve problems or issues that arise during daily operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to support operational goals.

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong forklift skills, including stacking, order picking, and loading/shipping.
• Proven ability to lead safety initiatives and demonstrate safe work practices and behaviors.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to engage associates in a high-performance team environment.
• Proven track record in improving and sustaining operational performance metrics.
• Effective planning, organizational, and facilitation skills with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work variable shifts (day or evening), including holidays, as needed.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and demonstrate strong quality control skills.
• Basic maintenance troubleshooting skills.
• 6-12 months of warehouse, forklift, and leadership experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Special Abilities Required

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Prolonged standing and walking during shifts.
• Occasional kneeling, reaching, and stair climbing.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment while maintaining focus and accuracy.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.