Warehouse Lead

Givens Packing & Crating; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 29,618 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Givens Packing & Crating in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Warehouse Lead to support the Warehouse Supervisor with shipping, receiving, inventory accuracy and forklift operation. You will help lead staff to meet customer and company goals while upholding safety and quality.

Responsibilities include scheduling per shift, using WMS data to improve efficiency, maintaining shipping documents, training new associates, and occasionally stepping in as acting supervisor.

Qualifications

• Two+ years warehousing experience
• Previous leadership experience in a warehousing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred WMS, RF technology experience
• SAP is a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan staffing needs by communicating with the supervisor to align headcount to labor needs for the day, ideally for the next shift
• Use WMS data to improve operational efficiency and troubleshoot problems
• Maintain documentation in line with shipping and receiving SOPs (vendor/driver logs, receiving documents, bills of lading)
• Provide feedback to the supervisor regarding performance of subordinates
• Assist supervisor in training and development of new associates
• Responsible for opening or closing the facility daily
• Maintain professional communication with associates, offices, and customers
• Perform the duties of supervisor on a limited basis
• Work to achieve the Givens Mission through Integrity, Family, Drive

Job description

Location: Chesapeake, VA

Salary: $21.50 - $26.00, Full-time

Description

Givens is Driven To Deliver - both for our customers and our employees. Since 1957 Givens has provided customers a single source solution for warehouse, distribution, transportation, packing and crating and air freight services. We are looking for a Warehouse Lead for our warehouse. As the Warehouse Lead you will assist the Warehouse Supervisor in shipping, receiving, keeping an accurate inventory, operating a forklift and other warehouse operational needs. You will help lead staff in the support of operations to satisfy customer expectations and meet company goals.

Position Objective

Assist supervisor in coordinating warehouse operations. Responsible for leading team towards goals in receiving, shipping and inventory accuracy.

Duties

• Plan staffing needs by communicating with supervisor to align headcount to labor needs for the day, ideally planning for the next shift
• Use WMS data to improve operational efficiency and troubleshoot problems
• Maintain documentation in line with shipping and receiving SOPs, including but not limited to vendor/driver logs, receiving documents, bills of lading, etc
• Provide feedback to supervisor regarding performance of subordinates
• Assist supervisor in training and development of new associates
• Responsible for opening or closing the facility daily
• Maintain high level of professionalism in all communication with associates, offices, and/or customers
• Maintain a clean and safe work area for all associates
• Perform the duties of supervisor on a limited basis
• Works to accomplish the Givens Mission every day through a dedication to the Givens Values of Integrity, Family, Drive

Experience

• Previous leadership experience in a warehousing environment
• At least two years of warehousing experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred WMS, and RF technology experience
• SAP is a plus

Personal Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Problem solving mentality
• Capacity to lead and motivate others
• Ability to work well on a team
• Meticulous, detail oriented, and hard working
• Able to lead team independently for extended periods
• Able to work flexibly, frequently shifting from supervision to direct activity
• Strong organizational and analytical skills to oversee, prioritize, and meet deadlines

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k with company match)
• Life Insurance (Basic & Voluntary)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Holidays per year