Team Lead - LTL & Box Shop

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie in Southaven, MS seeks a Team Lead to train and monitor production processes in the LTL and Box Shop, ensuring safety and 5S standards while optimizing workflow.

You will lead a small team, resolve quality issues, implement lean improvements, and support KPI reporting and daily kickoff meetings.

Qualifications

• Lean principles and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proven ability to lead a small production team.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality in warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Enter and retrieve production data on computer systems or forms.
• Train new team members and communicate company policies and routines.
• Estimate hours and materials from daily production schedules to plan staffing.
• Suggest improvements to methods, equipment, and workflow for efficiency and safety.
• Maintain records of daily activities, time, materials, and processes.
• Support KPI display and daily kickoff communications.
• Handle escalation requests and assist in shipping/receiving quality issues.
• Operate and navigate Oracle/TMS RF devices and warehouse software.
• Maintain 5S standards and perform general housekeeping.

Skills

Lean principles

Problem solving

Team leadership

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

RF equipment

Job description

Team Lead - LTL & Box Shop

Southaven, MS - 5:00am - 1:30 / Monday-Friday

Join our team at Genie and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Team Lead to contribute to the LTL and Box Shop.

At Genie we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

As a Team Lead at Genie, based in Southaven, MS, you'll play a pivotal role in training and monitoring production processes of a small group of team members. In addition, this position will be responsible for providing a safe work environment, ensuring standard work is being performed, maintaining 5S levels, identifying and resolving quality issues, identifying, and resolving quality issues, implementing lean concepts and improvements, addressing line stop/lost production issues, collecting data and maintaining visual displays, participating in TIP Events, and filling in for absent team members on an as needed basis per supervisor's request.

What you'll do

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Enters and retrieves production information onto a computerized data entry screen or a custom-designed form.
• Trains new team members. Communicates company philosophies and policies, teaches, and demonstrates work routines.
• Studies daily production schedules and estimates team members hours and materials/equipment needed to complete assignments.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment and tools that improve workflow, efficiency, and team member safety.
• Maintains records of day-to-day activity including time and materials and process steps.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
• Use of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Assists in the compilation of data, trend analysis, and other pertinent information for KPI board display and daily kickoff meeting communication.
• Assists in the handling and response to internal/external escalation requests.
• Use Oracle/TMS software via use of PC and or RF mobile equipment.
• Perform inventory transfers to consolidate or reposition inventory per policies within the warehouse.
• General housekeeping duties keeping warehouse storage locations, aisles, equipment, staging areas, and workstations neat, organized and 5S.
• Use of PIT up to 15,000 lbs. in a safe and efficient manner including Sit-down Forklift, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Stacker, Electric Pallet Jack, and Work Assist Vehicles.
• Move materials through facility with use of manually powered carts and fixtures in a safe in and efficient manner.
• Efficient and timely handling of all materials.
• Flexibility to work in all areas of the warehouse.
• Follow Standard Work Procedures.
• Commitment to safety, quality, inventory control, and the principles of Lean.
• Escalation of key issues to Supervisor/Manager.
• Assists in shipping & receiving complaints, freight damage, and corrective action review and implementation.
• Research and resolve aged inbound/outbound lines in WIP that exceed dock to stock and OTS goals in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

Experience & Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience with PIT equipment. Current PIT license preferred.
• Minimum of 2-years previous experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess a good understanding of Lean and its principles.
• Understands the importance of continuous improvement/change and demonstrates a positive mind set and assists supervisors/managers in establishing positive/constructive change management with all warehouse personnel.
• Actively engages in projects not limited to but including inventory moves, racking configuration, and bin changes, work cell and 5s layout changes, and work instruction evaluation and revisions as assigned.
• Flexibility and ability to work in an environment that is fluid with constantly changing priorities and continually improving.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and ability to work without constant direction.
• Knowledge of inventory control.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to make timely and independent decisions.
• Comfortable and experienced working both with PC and RF mobile equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills.

This position requires a complete understanding of all processes in the area of assignment sufficient to organize a small work team, t