Team Lead, Rhody Warehouse - 1st Shift

Taco Family of Companies; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Tuition reimbursement

On-site training programs

Profit sharing

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Taco Family of Companies is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead for the Cranston, RI area. You will drive efficiency, accuracy, and safety in daily warehouse operations, including material handling, inventory control, and order fulfillment.

You will coach a team, enforce standards, and champion continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, KPI achievement, and cross-functional collaboration, with on‑site work and a commitment to safety and process

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree a plus.
• 5+ years of warehouse experience; 1 year leading a team preferred.
• Lean 5S certification preferred; forklift certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate warehouse activities (picking, packing, shipping, receiving) for productivity.
• Plan workloads to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Train, mentor, and coach team members on procedures and safety.
• Monitor adherence to SOPs and ensure accurate documentation, inventory, and transactions.
• Utilize ERP systems and Power BI dashboards for movement and inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with production and other departments for timely order fulfillment.
• Conduct cycle counts and audits to maintain inventory integrity.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements; oversee safety and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

ERP proficiency

Power BI

Forklift certification

Lean 5S

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree a plus

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

• A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
• A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
• A need to create and to innovate

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: On-site

Position Summary

The Warehouse Team Lead - Taco Cranston (TCR) is a key operational leader responsible for driving efficiency, accuracy, and safety within the TCR warehouse. This role ensures seamless execution of daily workflows, including material handling, inventory control, and order fulfillment, while meeting or exceeding established KPIs and customer expectations. The Team Lead provides hands-on leadership, coaching, and development to team members, enforces compliance with company standards, and champions a culture of continuous improvement and workplace safety. This position is located in our North Kingstown, RI Warehouse.

Measures of success:

• On-Time Delivery – Percentage of shipments delivered on schedule
• Month-End Shipping Revenue – Dollar value versus budgeted goal
• Past Due Dollar Amount – Dollar variance against budgeted goal
• Inventory Accuracy – Percentage of accurate adjustments and moves
• Transactional Accuracy – Percentage of error-free ERP transactions
• Customer Service – Warehouse-related customer feedback and satisfaction
• PO Receipt & Put-Away Timeliness – Queue completion and COMMBD part quantity accuracy

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operational** Leadership**:Direct and coordinate warehouse activities, including picking, packing, shipping, and receiving, to ensureoptimalworkflow and productivity.
• WorkloadPlanning:** **Prioritize and assign tasks to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• TeamDevelopment: Train, mentor, and coach team members on warehouse procedures, safety protocols, and company policies
• Quality& Compliance:** **Monitor adherence to standard operating procedures, ensuring accuracy in documentation, inventory, and transactions.
• SystemsManagement: UtilizeERP systems for material movement, scheduling, and shipping; monitor inventory accuracy via ERP and Power BI dashboards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production and other departments to ensuretimelyorder fulfillment and operational alignment.
• Inventory** Control**:Conduct cycle counts and audits tomaintaininventory integrity.
• ContinuousImprovement: Identifyprocess inefficiencies and implement best practices to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Safety& Equipment Oversight: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations;maintainequipment functionality and initiate work orders as needed.
• ConflictResolution: Address team issues promptly through coaching and escalation when necessary.
• OtherDuties:** **Performadditionaltasks asassigned to support warehouse operations.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalentrequired;Associatedegree a plus
• 5+ years of warehouse experience;1 yearleading team preferred
• Lean 5S certificationpreferred
• Ability to obtain forklift certification
• Proficiencyin warehouse operations and equipment handling
• ERP system experience with strong data navigation skills
• Strong decision-making and conflict management abilities
• Effective time management and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Leadership capability to guide and influence team performance
• Physical ability for repetitive tasks, including standing and lifting
• Flexible schedule availability (early mornings, evenings, weekends)

Work Environment

This roleoperatesin both office and warehouse settings, requiring frequent exposure to large equipment, noise, and safety-sensitive conditions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory in designated areas. Strong verbal and auditory skills are essential. The position is primarily on-site, with limited ad hoc remote work flexibility.

This position does not have direct reports but serves as a key influencer and coordinator within the warehouse team.

Benefits

With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.

Taco employees benefit from a company that:

• Provides competitive salaries and benefits
• Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
• Believes in sharing profits with its employees
• Is mindful about family, health and well-being
• Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
• Embraces and celebrates diversity

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