Projects & Services - Warehouse Team Lead

Chemelex; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemelex is seeking a warehouse operations leader to manage day-to-day shipping, receiving and inventory accuracy for local materials and equipment. You will also oversee office and warehouse facilities maintenance, coordinating with vendors and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in warehouse roles, 1–2 years in leadership, and familiarity with SAP and Excel. The role requires forklift certification and the ability to drive local logistics with a proactive,

Qualifications

• Academic background in High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience: 3-5 years of relevant warehouse operations roles. 1-2 years' experience in a leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Operating a safe, clean, and organized warehouse.
• Using an advanced ERP system, such as SAP.
• Understanding of all aspects of warehousing operations with a deep understanding of material movements.
• Active inventory accuracy processes covering cycle counts and clear organization around defined locations for managed materials.
• Lead local inventory planning for materials and construction equipment, including reviewing stock for the proper mix and working with local teams to identify future needs.
• Schedule and coordinate with local logistics companies.
• Coordinate local needs for construction tools and equipment. Including checking in and out of equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors/contractors to assist in office/warehouse facilities maintenance needs.
• Lead a facilities maintenance program to ensure building is well maintained and provides a positive and safe atmosphere for customers and employees.
• Manage day to day workloads and prioritize tasks with little input.
• Effective communication with project managers, sales, and field construction teams to drive high customer satisfaction.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Forklift certified

Job description

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world's critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments - from industrial plants and data centers to people's homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.

Position Summary

In this role, you will lead the local operations of a satellite warehouse. You will be responsible for day to day operations of shipping/receiving/inventory accuracy for materials and equipment within the warehouse. This role supports materials and equipment for local construction projects and direct customer shipments. In addition to the warehouse duties, you will be responsible for the office/warehouse facilities maintenance. This includes managing vendors and preventative maintenance schedules.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Operating a safe, clean, and organized warehouse.
• Using an advanced ERP system, such as SAP.
• Understanding of all aspects of warehousing operations with a deep understanding of material movements. This includes, but not limited to, receiving, handling, and shipment of goods.
• Active inventory accuracy processes covering cycle counts and clear organization around defined locations for managed materials.
• Lead local inventory planning for materials and construction equipment, including reviewing stock for the proper mix and working with local teams to identify future needs.
• Schedule and coordinate with local logistics companies.
• Coordinate local needs for construction tools and equipment. Including checking in and out of equipment. Prior experience evaluating tool condition is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors/contractors to assist in office/warehouse facilities maintenance needs.
• Lead a facilities maintenance program to ensure building is well maintained and provides a positive and safe atmosphere for customers and employees.
• Manage day to day workloads and prioritize tasks with little input.
• Effective communication with project managers, sales, and field construction teams to drive high customer satisfaction.

What You'll Bring

• Academic background in High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience: 3-5 years of relevant warehouse operations roles. 1-2 years' experience in a leadership position.
• Skills
  • SAP or equivalent ERP system
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Forklift certified
• Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands:
  • Daily lifting of 50 lbs or less
  • Drive/Travel to local vendors or project sites
  • Ability to drive a company vehicle as needed. Must have a current driver's license and pass company insurance requirements.

At Chemelex

We protect places of progress through electric excellence.

Pioneering plants, sprawling data centers, busy transport hubs, and your own home. These are the places that bring progress to the world, and the places that we protect with time-tested technologies, advanced engineering, and a suite of services. Because here, excellence is everything.

Our Dimensions of Excellence reflect the core values of Chemelex. Together, they inspire our decisions and guide our actions - defining excellence in our work for colleagues, customers and communities.

• Experts with empathy
• Explorer mindset
• Example for others
• Exceptional impact

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.