Temp Warehouse Team Lead - Lean & Safety Focus

Archway; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

XPDEL, Inc. in South Bend, IN is seeking a Temporary Team Lead to oversee warehouse and production operations on a Monday–Friday 7:00 am–3:30 pm shift. The role emphasizes safe, efficient work and coaching team members under the Operations Supervisor.

Responsibilities include directing work, meeting client SLA and KPI, optimizing production methods and staffing, and supporting ISO audits while promoting Lean manufacturing and maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; a four (4) year college degree is preferred.
• Previous leadership experience is required; preferably in a warehouse setting.
• Lean manufacturing experience and the use of various warehouse automations equipment (RF, Voice, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent math, reading, and communication skills.
• Able to effectively communicate and provide coaching to all employees.
• Superior attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Able to work independently and in a team leadership role.
• Capable of balancing and effectively utilizing team resources.
• Able to lift/move up to 40 pounds alone and greater weights in a team-lift environment; able to lift, carry, bend, stretch, and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor in assigning work and directions to team members while providing training and coaching
• Work and communicate with supervisor, team members, and other departments to meet client SLA and KPI as required
• Support with determining appropriate production methods and labor levels to meet service deliverables by understanding the impact of workflow on productions by meeting performance standards
• Provide ongoing information to supervisor regarding team member performance and participate in performance discussions
• Assist ISO coordinator with completing ISO audits and certification requirements
• Promote Lean methodology by assisting in LEAN manufacturing activities
• Comply with all safety and quality policies and conduct audits when assigned
• Regularly update work instructions and process flows
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Support and maintain corporate quality, health and safety standards, processes, policies, practices, and work instructions

Skills

Leadership experience

Warehouse setting

Lean manufacturing

RF scanners

Voice picking

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication skills

Team leadership

Physical ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4-year college degree preferred

Tools

RF

Voice

Job description

XPDEL, Inc. in South Bend, IN is seeking a Temporary Team Lead to oversee warehouse and production operations on a Monday–Friday 7:00 am–3:30 pm shift. The role emphasizes safe, efficient work and coaching team members under the Operations Supervisor.

Responsibilities include directing work, meeting client SLA and KPI, optimizing production methods and staffing, and supporting ISO audits while promoting Lean manufacturing and maintaining safety and quality standards.