Team Leader - Warehouse

Nippon Express USA; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to oversee daily operations and ensure efficient product handling. This role involves coordinating warehouse activities, leading a dedicated team, and maintaining high standards of quality and detail. As a key player in a growing company, you'll enjoy a dynamic work environment that emphasizes collaboration and accountability. With a generous employee benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for individuals looking to make a significant impact in the logistics sector.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous Vacation and Sick Time

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to oversee detailed operations and ensure quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing and supervising warehouse operations.
• Coordinate daily warehouse activities and lead staff.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Sense of Urgency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world.

Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX. NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock. NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees. NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.

Salary Pay Range:
Min: USD $23.00/Hr. Max: USD $26.95/Hr.

This salary range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At NEU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Responsibilities

The Warehouse Team Leader is responsible for assisting the Senior Supervisor in directing and supervising the warehouse operations. Coordinate and lead warehouse activities daily. Under the direction of Warehouse operation management, he/she is responsible for the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of product within the Company’s service and cost objectives. Participate in implementing work schedules and ensuring that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly. Lead the Warehouse staff by instructing and assisting.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, must have 2-4 years in a warehouse environment. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and clients. Must have previous experience with positions that oversee a high level of detail and quality. Possess a sense of urgency and accountability. Experience with WMS, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Organization Relationships:
Will work with all levels in the organization.

Work Environment:
(With or without accommodations) This position requires physical demands to include but are not limited to standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pushing, climbing, pulling and carrying of heavy objects repeatedly.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities and working conditions of the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.

Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.