Team Lead, Warehouse - 1st Shift New Cranston, Rhode Island, United States

Taco Canada Ltd.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tuition reimbursement

Career development programs

Job summary

A family-owned warehouse operations company is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead in Cranston, Rhode Island. This key operational role drives efficiency, accuracy, and safety within the warehouse, ensuring smooth execution of daily workflows including order fulfillment and inventory control. Candidates should have over 5 years of warehouse experience, preferably with team leadership exposure. The position requires effective decision-making, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, as well as forklift certification and warehouse operations proficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse experience, preferable 1 year in a leadership role.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Lean 5S certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate warehouse activities to ensure optimal workflow.
• Prioritize tasks to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor adherence to standard operating procedures.

Skills

Warehouse operations proficiency

Conflict management

Decision-making

Time management

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

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: Onsite

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.

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

• Operational Leadership: Direct and coordinate warehouse activities, including picking, packing, shipping, and receiving, to ensure optimal workflow and productivity.
• Workload Planning: Prioritize and assign tasks to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Team Development: 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.
• Systems Management: Utilize ERP 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 ensure timely order fulfillment and operational alignment.
• Inventory Control: Conduct cycle counts and audits to maintain inventory integrity.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process inefficiencies and implement best practices to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Safety & Equipment Oversight: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations; maintain equipment functionality and initiate work orders as needed.
• Conflict Resolution: Address team issues promptly through coaching and escalation when necessary.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support warehouse operations.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, associate degree a plus
• 5+ years of warehouse experience; 1-year leading team preferred
• Lean 5S certification preferred
• Ability to obtain forklift certification
• Proficiency in 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)

This role operates in 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.

Management

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

As set forth in Taco Family of Companies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.