Warehouse Lead

Grundfos GmbH; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Well-being programs

Volunteer leave (3 days)

Job summary

Grundfos in Brookshire, TX is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Lead to oversee daily operations, train a dedicated team, and ensure accurate material flow for production. You will manage inventory, apply 5S and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will work on-site with SAP, forklift operations, and cross-functional collaboration. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with 6+ years in warehousing and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 6+ years of warehouse experience.
• Proficiency in SAP for warehouse and logistics transactions.
• Experience operating forklifts and lifting equipment safely.
• Strong communication skills in English with the ability to lead, train, and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations including pulling production orders, staging parts for assembly and machine shop areas, and notifying production of material shortages.
• Train, motivate, and prioritize work for warehouse team members; lead Daily Action Meetings and step in as Supervisor when needed.
• Oversee inventory accuracy through cycle count programs, stock verification, and proper stocking procedures to ensure on-time production.
• Champion 5S standards and maintain a safe, organized work environment while ensuring team compliance with all EHS and environmental policies.
• Identify and implement cost reduction measures across logistics SAP transactions and warehouse activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to allocate resources, manage attendance and PTO tracking, and enter requisitions for department consumables and tools.

Skills

SAP proficiency

Forklift operation

Leadership

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Are you a hands-on warehouse professional ready to lead a team, drive operational excellence, and ensure every part is in the right place at the right time? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Warehouse Lead, you will be overseeing daily warehouse operations, leading and training a dedicated team, and ensuring seamless material flow to support production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

This position reports directly to our Warehouse Supervisor and is based in Brookshire, Texas operating on-site daily.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Warehouse & Logistics team, you'll create impact by Driving efficiency and accuracy across warehouse operations while developing your team and supporting Grundfos's Win in the US growth strategy.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Lead daily warehouse operations including pulling production orders, staging parts for assembly and machine shop areas, and notifying production of material shortages.
• Train, motivate, and prioritize work for warehouse team members; lead Daily Action Meetings and step in as Supervisor when needed.
• Oversee inventory accuracy through cycle count programs, stock verification, and proper stocking procedures to ensure on-time production.
• Champion 5S standards and maintain a safe, organized work environment while ensuring team compliance with all EHS and environmental policies.
• Identify and implement cost reduction measures across logistics SAP transactions and warehouse activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to allocate resources, manage attendance and PTO tracking, and enter requisitions for department consumables and tools.

What makes you a great fit:

Above all, you are a proven warehouse professional with strong leadership instincts, SAP proficiency, and the ability to train others while keeping operations running smoothly and safely. We would also imagine that you have:

• High School diploma or GED with 6+ years of warehouse experience.
• Proficiency in SAP for warehouse and logistics transactions.
• Experience operating forklifts and lifting equipment safely.
• Strong communication skills in English with the ability to lead, train, and motivate a team.

It is a plus if you also have:

• Experience with crane lift rigging operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for reporting and tracking.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience in a manufacturing warehouse environment.

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa.

The salary range for this position is $23.00 to $30.00 per hour. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Certain roles are eligible to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization. To learn more about our benefits, please visit: Grundfos Benefits.

Why you will love working here:

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [e-mail] . We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

Job Location: Brookshire, Texas, United States | Houston, Texas, United States

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.