Second-Shift Warehouse Lead: Safety, Coaching & Growth

Topicz; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

5% 401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Topicz, a premier distributor based in Cincinnati, seeks a dynamic Warehouse Lead to manage up to 50 associates, driving safety, accuracy, and daily productivity.

This second-shift role runs Monday-Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to end of shift, with responsibilities including coaching, staffing, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement. The position offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, 5% 401(k) match, PTO, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years warehouse leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS/ERP).
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of up to 50 warehouse associates to achieve productivity, accuracy, safety, and compliance goals.
• Partner with leadership to communicate daily priorities, staffing needs, and production requirements.
• Monitor team performance and ensure safety policies and OSHA regulations are followed.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and coaching of warehouse personnel.
• Investigate operational concerns and implement effective solutions.
• Monitor attendance and staffing coverage to maintain workflow.
• Perform hands-on warehouse functions as needed (order selection, stocking, replenishment, quality control).
• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and inventory accuracy.
• Serve as a hands-on leader and role model for culture and workplace safety.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

ERP

PickRight

Forklift operation

Job description

Topicz, a premier distributor based in Cincinnati, seeks a dynamic Warehouse Lead to manage up to 50 associates, driving safety, accuracy, and daily productivity.

This second-shift role runs Monday-Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to end of shift, with responsibilities including coaching, staffing, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement. The position offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, 5% 401(k) match, PTO, and holidays.