Shift Lead

UCBEnvironmental; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UCBEnvironmental in Milwaukee is seeking a Shift Lead to oversee the smooth operation of front docks, ensuring safety and productivity. The role requires a high school diploma and at least 5 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience, with 2+ years in a leadership position. Key responsibilities include daily production planning, forklift coordination, paperwork management, and performance monitoring of production workers. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years of lead experience in manufacturing or warehouse company.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the production manager for daily production needs.
• Provide directions to forklift drivers and keep them organized.
• Communicate with the production manager about trailer status.
• Complete necessary paperwork for trailers.
• Communicate with OTR driver for paperwork and directions.
• Lead efforts to maintain safety and enforce PPE policies.
• Ensure proper staffing on each shift based on workflow.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching.
• Set up materials for tote teams and sorters before shift ends.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Shift Lead is responsible for the smooth operation of the front docks. This includes safety as well as production. The Shift Lead keeps the inventory organized and the employees set up with material to sort. The individual will unload, and load trailers as directed. This individual will enforce all company/industry rules, policies and standards to a crew of production workers and will plan ahead so his area and teams are working in a safe manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Production Planning: Communicate with the production manager at the start of the day to discuss daily production needs
• Forklift Coordination: Provide directions to forklift drivers, keeping them organized and on task throughout the day
• Trailer Status Updates: Communicate with the production manager throughout the day about the status of each trailer being loaded or unloaded to minimize downtime
• Paperwork Management: Complete all necessary paperwork, including filling out load sheets, and submit them when trailers are loaded or unloaded
• Driver Coordination: Communicate with the OTR driver in dock 1, providing required paperwork and directions when trailers are loaded or unloaded
• Safety Leadership: Lead efforts to maintain safety, including enforcing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies and upholding safety protocols
• Staffing Management: Ensure proper staffing on each shift by requesting additional labor or adjusting staff levels based on workflow needs
• Performance Monitoring: Ensure all employees meet their daily production quotas and provide coaching or additional training to underperforming employees as needed
• End-of-Shift Setup: Ensure forklift drivers put away finished products and set up tote teams, box sorters, and lid sorters with materials before the end of the shift to prevent delays

(Additional Duties: Other duties as they are assigned by the supervisor)

Skills and Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Experience: At least 5 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience, 2+ years lead experience in manufacturing or warehouse company

UCBEnvironmental is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.