Team Lead - Receiving

Alfa Laval Corporate AB; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive warehouse coordinator to oversee daily operations and ensure smooth logistics processes. This role involves examining shipments, managing inventory, and driving performance meetings while fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and quality. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll play a vital role in enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the team in achieving key performance measures. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on resource management and operational success.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of warehouse logistics experience required.
• 2-4 years of material handling equipment experience required.

Responsibilities

• Examine shipments and verify accuracy against packing lists.
• Manage inventory and coordinate inbound/outbound activities.
• Drive daily performance meetings and support improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Team player

Organized

Good communication skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Order Picker

Job description

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

OBJECTIVE: Coordinate and support the daily work. Overview of the order/task situation, focusing on containment and corrective actions during order/task execution time frame.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION (outline job duties and responsibilities):

• Examine shipment contents and compare with packing list and purchase orders to verify accuracy.

• Receiving shipment data in system and note any damages or discrepancies.

• Review, plan, coordinate, and support the daily work of the department with a continuous focus on our ALPS priorities – Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

• Drive daily ALPS Performance Meetings and weekly Improvement Meetings in the dept.

• Run the daily shift startup/handover meetings.

• Participate in projects and improvement initiatives.

• Participate in all aspects of the Problem Resolution Process to help determine the root causes of problems and create sustainable solutions.

• Provide departmental training and work as needed.

• Write and audit SOPs as required, and drive improvements to the processes.

• Own the warehouse and all inbound/outbound activities with coordination with the production team.

• Manage inventory both onsite and offsite with Cycle/Spot counting, documentation management, and communication with offsite storage suppliers.

• Perform incoming material inspections.

• Process Return Material Authorization (RMA’s) and Material Return Authorization (MRA’s).

• Initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCR’s).

• Investigate claims and support resolution.

• Serve as liaison between the dept., support functions, and Team Manager.

• Ability to multi-task, self-manage, and prioritize to meet deadlines.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENTS (level of functional responsibility, relationships, level of direction received, and ability to initiate work):

Primary direction received from Team Manager. The Team Leader must be proactive and independent in warehouse responsibilities and collaborative within department and with other departments/locations in resolving warehouse concerns.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Safety: Participate in all required safety training.

• Quality: Claims Reduction.

• Delivery: Receipt on time, Make on time, Pack on time.

• Cost: Maintain positive cost flex.

KEY COMPETENCIES NEEDED

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION DESIRED

Education (degree or years) and/or Certification/Registration: High School Diploma or GED.

Type and Length of Experience:

• 2 - 4 years previous warehouse logistics experience required.

• 2 - 4 years previous material handling equipment experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes Desired in Candidate:

• Attention to detail.

• Self-starter.

• Team player.

• Organized.

• Good communication skills.

• Be cooperative.

• Be flexible.

• Be engaged in problem solving & improvement.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Physical Requirements (lifting, climbing, standing, kneeling, and equipment use):

• Ability to lift 45 pounds occasionally.

• Certified Equipment operation (Forklift, Order Picker).

• Ability to stand for majority of the work day.

Environmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure):

• Some hazardous material handling required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (i.e., travel, motor vehicle use, etc.):

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

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