Team Leader

Kirby Risk Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

RX

Vision

Life

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

On-the-job training

401K Plan

Profit Sharing

PTO

Job summary

Kirby Risk Electrical Supply in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a 1st Shift Warehouse Team Lead to guide our distribution center and drive daily operations with a hands-on leadership style.

You will train, coach, and motivate the team, balance workloads, and ensure safety and quality while meeting goals in a fast-paced environment.

This working-manager role emphasizes employee development, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in warehouse processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of warehouse and/or light manufacturing experience.
• 1+ year of experience within Kirby Risk, electrical distribution, or the wire industry.
• Demonstrated experience training and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Train, teach, and mentor warehouse team members.
• Lead shift start meetings and assign, monitor, and balance daily workloads.
• Maintain a consistent and efficient workflow throughout the day.
• Develop, update, and reinforce warehouse processes and procedures.
• Communicate and follow up with multiple departments and functions.
• Build cross-functional teamwork and support employee engagement and morale.
• Support quality control standards and safe work practices.
• Work alongside the team as a hands-on leader to meet operational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Training & mentoring

Communication

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Eclipse

WMS

Job description

5501 W 52nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46254, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM

1 st Shift Team Lead – Warehouse Kirby Risk Electrical Supply Indianapolis, IN

Are you a hands-on leader who enjoys working alongside your team? Do you take pride in training, coaching, and keeping people motivated while balancing daily workload and priorities? Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and lead from the front at a Top Workplace?

If so, we want you on our team.

Kirby Risk Electrical Supply is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead to support operations at our Distribution Center in Indianapolis, IN. This role is ideal for a working manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and leads through example.

What You will Do as a 1 st Shift Warehouse Team Lead

In this role, you'll support daily warehouse operations while developing and leading your team.

You will:

• Train, teach, and mentor warehouse team members
• Lead shift start meetings and assign, monitor, and balance daily workloads
• Maintain a consistent and efficient workflow throughout the day
• Develop, update, and reinforce warehouse processes and procedures
• Communicate and follow up with multiple departments and functions
• Build cross-functional teamwork and support employee engagement and morale
• Support quality control standards and safe work practices
• Work alongside the team as a hands-on leader to meet operational goals

What Makes You a Great Fit

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of warehouse and/or light manufacturing experience
• 1+ year of experience within Kirby Risk, electrical distribution, or the wire industry
• Demonstrated experience training and developing team members
• Strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and process adherence
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible shifts as needed
• Computer proficiency; experience with Eclipse or WMS preferred
• Ability to understand, follow, and support standard operating procedures
• Ability to perform and retain skill-based training across warehouse operations
• Electrical distribution experience is a plus

What to Expect in This Role

• Full-time, 1st Shift leadership role in our Distribution Center
• Hands-on, working leadership role in a fast-paced distribution environment
• Flexibility in shifts and schedules, including overtime as needed
• Daily collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Physically active work environment requiring adaptability

What's the company culture like at Kirby Risk?

A leader in Electrical Supply and Manufacturing, the roots of this continuously successful (since 1926) organization are reflected in its enduring Values and Principles; hard-working, engaged, caring people who treat one another and our customers with the utmost respect and approach their work with a sense of urgency.

What are the benefits?

Kirby Risk provides a complete benefits package, including

• Medical
• RX
• Vision
• Life
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• 401K Plan
• Profit Sharing
• PTO

We will acknowledge all resumes received via email and respond to requests for help to complete your application.

Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.

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5501 W 52nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46254, USA