Team Leader - WH -2nd Shift - 10% Shift Differential

Lindt & Sprüngli (Australia) Pty Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Lindt USA is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to guide Order Processing, Outbound Dock, and Manufacturing Support teams in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The role focuses on accurate, safe, and efficient order fulfillment and shipping to Wholesale and Retail customers.

The candidate will supervise daily operations, ensure policy compliance, and maintain equipment safety while driving process improvements and team development.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Some college education preferred but not required.
• Prior warehouse experience required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a computer and with MS software required.
• Experience with SAP software and processes required.

Responsibilities

• To provide support, guidance, and leadership within the Order Processing Team to maintain consistent level of internal support and assure accurate, safe and efficient fulfillment of all sales order requests.
• To provide support, guidance, and leadership within the Outbound Dock Team to maintain consistent level of internal support to assure accurate, safe and efficient shipment of all outbound shipments to Wholesale and Retail customers.
• To provide support, guidance, and leadership within the Manufacturing Support Team to maintain consistent level of internal support to assure accurate, safe and efficient fulfillment of all manufacturing requests.
• To ensure that all policies and procedures are upheld to ensure accurate, safe and efficient operation within the warehouse environment.

Skills

Prior warehouse experience

MS software proficiency

Supervisory/leadership skills

RF scanners/warehouse processes

Education

High school education or equivalent

Some college education preferred

Tools

SAP software

PIT equipment operation

Job description

Who We Are

At Lindt, we are a global fast-growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring that every Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Our collective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, not only in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces a culture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where these principles drive our success.

Position Purpose:

The individual in this position is responsible for acting as the group leader for responsible area(s) of one or more of the following key warehouse functional teams: Order/Conveyor Processing Team, Outbound Dock Team, and/or Manufacturing Support Team.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• To provide support, guidance, and leadership within the Order Processing Team to maintain consistent level of internal support and assure accurate, safe and efficient fulfillment of all sales order requests.
• To provide support, guidance, and leadership within the Outbound Dock Team to maintain consistent level of internal support to assure accurate, safe and efficient shipment of all outbound shipments to Wholesale and Retail customers.
• To provide support, guidance, and leadership within the Manufacturing Support Team to maintain consistent level of internal support to assure accurate, safe and efficient fulfillment of all manufacturing requests.
• To ensure that all policies and procedures are upheld to ensure accurate, safe and efficient operation within the warehouse environment.

Experience:

• Prior warehouse experience required
• Demonstrated proficiency with a computer and with MS software required
• Experience with SAP software and processes required

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of all standard warehouse practices using RF Scanners and processes required
• Basic writing and math skills required
• Supervisory skills and/or prior leadership skills are helpful but not required
• Oversee or perform the daily receipt, accurate reviews, and transfer of all materials transported in and out of the manufacturing departments.

Other Requirements:

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Able to be trained and certified to operate PIT equipment: pallet jacks, fork trucks, reach trucks and turret stock picker (TSP). TSP equipment weighs approximately 18,000 pounds.
• Ability to pull, push climb, balance, stoop, knee, crouch and reach with arms.
• Must be able to walk frequently

Education & Certifications:

• High school education or equivalent required
• Some college education preferred but not required

Training and coverage

• Provide cross-training to designated members of department and ensure that requirements of the position and of the department are supported in the event of absence or other lack of availability.

Safety Checks and Audits

• Support the requirements of the functional team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all material handling equipment.
• Oversee and perform daily equipment safety checks to support current safety mandates and to assure them that equipment is operational.

Compensation Range:

$23.08 - $26.09

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company will not sponsor applicants for this positionfor work visas.

Lindt USA’s salary range reflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location. Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience as well as market conditions. A bonus and/or long-term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package.

Lindt and Sprüngli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law. Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well.