Warehouse lead

Assa Abloy; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in access solutions is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead for their Aurora facility. This role involves overseeing warehouse operations, ensuring inventory accuracy, and leading a small team to exceed performance goals. The ideal candidate combines leadership skills with a proactive approach to safety and efficiency.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse or distribution experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and maintain high standards.
• Experience in inventory management and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Oversee shipping, receiving, and inventory management processes.
• Coordinate team training and develop a positive work environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Tools

ERP system

RF scanner

Forklift

Pallet jack

Scissor lift

Job description

Are you a proactive Warehouse Operations Leader with a hands-on approach? Do you prioritize on-time delivery and uphold the highest standards of product quality? Are you dedicated to helping cultivate an employee-centric culture in the warehouse, contributing directly to the company's overall success?

If you answered yes to these questions, then we should talk!

ASSA ABLOY is looking to a Warehouse Team Lead to our regional manufacturing facility (or Service Center) based in Aurora, Colorado.

Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us

What would you do as our Warehouse Team Lead?

You will play an integral role in helping to ensure efficient warehouse operations, maintain inventory accuracy, and help to motivate a small team to meet and exceed performance goals. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for all shipping/receiving operations, and warehouse inventory, transactions, as well as cycle and physical inventory counts. Ensure all inventory locations are accurate. Perform cycle counts daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed. Work with other departments on resolving any inventory issues. Majority of time for this position will be in the warehouse, standing, walking, using a scissor lift, and forklift.

You would also:

• Help to supervise daily warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Help to provide direction and training to team members, promoting a positive and productive work environment.
• Oversee shipping, receiving, inventory management, order fulfilment, and loading processes.
• Coordinate orders to meet loading and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely stock replenishments through periodic cycle counts.
• Ensure warehouse cleanliness, organization, and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with 3rd Party Logistics and Customer Service on shipments.
• Communicate with Production regarding inventory matters.
• Maintain inventory of shipping supplies and keep work areas organized.
• Maximize warehouse efficiency and layout with Ops Supervisor.
• Assist with the enforcement of safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory tasks accurately and timely.
• Assist in setting and achieving strategic goals and objectives for the department ensuring efficiency and consistency, such as monitoring operational costs and maintain inventory accuracy (99.5% benchmark).
• Perform special assignments and projects as assigned.
• Maintain a safe and harmonious working environment holding self and others accountable to OSHA and ASSA ABLOY standards.
• Assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations, AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct

The Skills and Experience you need:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Additional certifications (e.g., forklift certification) are a plus.
• 3+ years of warehouse or distribution experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires complete knowledge of incoming materials, product identification, and storage areas
• Demonstrated track record of using forklift, pallet jack, scissor lift, computer and printer, as well as RF scanner and scale
• Previous experience on an ERP system and with Oracle J.D. Edwards CMS/WMS would be a plus
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in warehouse environments.
• Previous experience with forklift operations a plus
• Physically capable of standing and walking throughout shifts.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, motivational, and interpersonal skills.
• Thrives in a team-oriented environment focused on achieving collective goals.

Add salary range: Up to $55k

What we offer!

We are passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us. Here are some highlights of what we have to offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending, Employee Assistance Program, discount portal, recognition and well-being programs … just to name just a few!
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and 12 paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Competitive Salary

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post.

If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at [e-mail]

Let’s create a safer and more open world - together!

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
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As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.