Team Leader - Warehouse

Penn Veterinary Supply Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned veterinary supply company in Jacksonville is seeking a Team Leader to oversee warehouse operations, ensuring prompt and accurate shipping of orders. This role requires at least three years of warehouse experience and strong leadership skills. The Team Leader will mentor associates and maintain high standards of productivity and safety. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join our committed team to make a difference in the veterinary profession.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a distribution warehouse.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day functions of warehouse associates.
• Ensure orders are shipped promptly and accurately.
• Guide, mentor, train, and coach warehouse associates.

Skills

Customer service focus

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in 1981, PennVeterinary Supply was created out of the belief that there is a better way to supply veterinarians with products and services. This belief remains at the core of everything we do. We proudly remain a family owned and operated business, free of corporate ownership. This enables us to best meet the needs of our customers on an individual basis without the pressure of answering to shareholders. We strive to set a higher standard of servicing the veterinary profession by focusing on our Power in Partnership model:

• Penn Vet is a Family‑Owned Business that values our PEOPLE and yours.
• Our team is dedicated to providing SOLUTIONS for the veterinarians and entire staff at independent, privately held veterinary hospitals.
• We aim to be a true business partner that strives to consistently exceed your SERVICE expectations.
• We select partners who advocate for the importance of the veterinarian's recommendation of PRODUCTS that provide quality, savings, and value.

Penn Vet was founded in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and has since grown to open branches in Michigan, Florida, and North Carolina.

About the Position

The Team Leader will oversee the day‑to‑day functions of the warehouse associates on the floor, ensuring customers have an excellent experience by guaranteeing orders are shipped in a prompt, accurate way, and working to always reduce errors and increase efficiencies. The Team Leader will assume the Assistant Warehouse Branch Manager’s responsibilities in their absence.

Schedule & Availability

Candidates must be available to work a schedule from Monday through Friday, 10:45am - 7:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Issues written and oral instructions as directed by the Warehouse Branch Manager or Assistant Warehouse Branch Manager. Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures. Expedites workflow.
• Ensures that warehouse procedures and policies are followed on the floor.
• Maintains proper housekeeping and safety standards.
• Guides warehouse associates. Mentors, trains, and coaches.
• Develops, recommends, and implements methods to improve productivity.
• Willingness for continued training and progression in management and leadership skills.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Assistant Warehouse Branch Manager, Warehouse Branch Manager, Operations Manager, Director of Operations, or President of the Company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• At least three years of experience in a distribution warehouse.
• Proficient knowledge of warehouse procedures and policy, preferably in human or animal health.
• Customer service driven and focused.
• Strong analytical skills. Strong attention to detail, well organized.
• Able to organize one’s own activities and manage multiple priorities. Must meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to lead and motivate. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Computer literate. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Operate a computer and other office machinery for extended periods of time.
• Move about inside the Warehouse to access inventory, file cabinets, machinery, etc.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to observe details at close range.
• May occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Associate must be able to tolerate changes in temperature and/or humidity and exposure to dust/fumes/gases.

Penn Veterinary Supply is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check. Penn Vet is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state laws.