Warehouse Lead

J. Wagner; Plymouth (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Warehouse Coordinator to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives in their operations. The role involves mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing warehouse infrastructure. Candidates should have a strong background in lean manufacturing and be able to lead continuous improvement efforts. This position offers a competitive salary and a great benefits package including 401(k) and profit sharing.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Profit Sharing

Medical and Dental

6 Weeks Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

4 Weeks PTO

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a customer-responsive, lean manufacturing environment.
• Forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Mentors and trains staff; manages warehouse operations and safety compliance.
• Facilitates daily meetings to ensure safety and quality targets.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Team Facilitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary certification in Lean Manufacturing

Tools

SAP Software

Forklift

Job description

YOUR BENEFITS

Our benefit package includes:

• Starting at 4 weeks PTO per year
• 401(k) and a company match
• Profit Sharing
• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Disability
• 6 Weeks Parental Leave
• Long term care insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay Rate: $25-30hr

Position Objective:

Provides coordination and support to meet operational objectives for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost for the warehouse. Encourage culture of continuous improvement throughout assigned portion of value stream.

Duties:

• Mentors new and existing staff and provides regular feedback verbally or in written from; delegates, monitors, and reviews the progress of assigned work to ensure accuracy and consistency.Facilitate daily Tier 1 meetings and attend daily Tier 2 meetings to drive assigned area to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets
• Accountable for the compliance with all safety rules and regulations and prompt corrective action concerning safety hazards. Coach team to identify hazards and partner with cross-functional team to remove hazards and maintain compliance. Model safe behaviors.
• Maintain the highest levels of product conformance to specifications by assuring standard work is followed and equipment is operating per specifications. Support cross-functional team to assess performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Responsible for complete management of warehouse infrastructure, including racking, labeling, and technology.
• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, and/or distributed
• Confidentially handles usual, unusual or difficult inquiries or situations, or may direct to the appropriate individual as needed; may provide documented input to supervisor for performance reviews, corrective action, performance improvement and candidate selection.
• Trains and instructs new and existing staff on job functions and the proper use of equipment as well as following standardized work as provided by supporting team members; monitors the effectiveness of training tools and makes recommendations for changes.
• Performs scheduled issues and picks of requested components/materials, additional parts, reservations, resupply materials, and consolidates and delivers work order materials.
• Must be able to process warehouse transfers/receipts, using SAP software, within productivity standards
• Provide leadership to support daily production requirements. Train backup personnel and allocate labor as required. Leverage tier accountability system to request cross-functional help to remove obstacles to achieving goals as required.
• Reduce overall cost by driving lean principles, including rapid problem solving and cycle time reduction for assigned portion of value stream.
• Confidentially handles usual, unusual or difficult inquiries or situations, or may direct to the appropriate individual as needed; may provide documented input to supervisor for performance reviews, corrective action, performance improvement and candidate selection.
• Perms other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required
• Post-secondary education or certification in Lean Manufacturing, Process Flow, or related field preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and continuous incremental improvement.

Experience

• 3+ years' experience in a customer responsive, lean manufacturing/ assembly/ distribution operation.
• 3+ years' experience within warehouse/inventory control/shipping/receiving.
• Forklift certification or license.

Wagner is dedicated to the ongoing journey of equity, diversity and inclusion. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to be themselves. We don’t discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage you to be your authentic self and share your unique perspectives. If you require any accommodation throughout the hiring process, please let us know how we can assist you.