Warehouse Lead

000305 Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee shift activities and ensure alignment with warehouse targets and company standards.

You will coordinate with Warehouse Supervisor, Distribution Center Manager and Director of Operations, supervise Warehouse Associates, monitor safety, and ensure accurate daily shipments and inventory movements. Shift: 10:30am to 7:00pm. Compensation begins at $22.50 USD per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Technical Training, or equivalent degree.
• High level of attention to details to meet quality standards.
• 3 or more years of Warehouse Experience (Picking/Packing/Shipping)
• Willingness and ability to different work shifts.
• Willingness and resilience to meet the physical demands of the position; standing for 4 or more hours at a time and ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Stand-up and/or Sit-Down Forklift Experience; certified preferred.
• Professional-Level English language skills preferred

Responsibilities

• The Warehouse Lead is responsible for the oversight to shift activities in alignment with warehouse targets and company standards.
• This role coordinates with Warehouse Supervisor, Distribution Center Manager and Director of Operations to avoid downtime and to meet delivery schedules.
• The Warehouse Lead is responsible for ensuring accuracy of daily shipments, training new associates, assisting with cross training existing associates, ensuring correct inventory transactions and movement.
• The person in this role is also responsible for monitoring and ensuring a safe work environment.
• Supervises the activity of Warehouse Associates.
• Interacts with departmental managers to coordinate warehouse operations requirements and staff scheduling.
• Partner with Distribution Center Manager and HSE Supervisor to ensure a safe work environment.
• Conduct cycle count process and inventory transactions.
• Audit outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy and notify Warehouse Supervisor regarding any potential discrepancies.
• Root cause analysis for inventory errors.
• Ensure 5S throughout warehouse.
• Coordinates and monitors the fulfillment of all legal and internal requirements regarding Health, Safety and Environment.
• Leads by example and line with the Freudenberg Guiding Principles and the Code of Conduct, while fostering a proactive work culture.

Skills

English language

Attention to detail

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities

• The Warehouse Lead is responsible for the oversight to shift activities in alignment with warehouse targets and company standards.
• This role coordinates with Warehouse Supervisor, Distribution Center Manager and Director of Operations to avoid downtime and to meet delivery schedules.
• The Warehouse Lead is responsible for ensuring accuracy of daily shipments, training new associates, assisting with cross training existing associates, ensuring correct inventory transactions and movement.
• The person in this role is also responsible for monitoring and ensuring a safe work environment.
• Supervises the activity of Warehouse Associates.
• Interacts with departmental managers to coordinate warehouse operations requirements and staff scheduling.
• Partner with Distribution Center Manager and HSE Supervisor to ensure a safe work environment.
• Conduct cycle count process and inventory transactions.
• Audit outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy and notify Warehouse Supervisor regarding any potential discrepancies.
• Root cause analysis for inventory errors.
• Ensure 5S throughout warehouse.
• Coordinates and monitors the fulfillment of all legal and internal requirements regarding Health, Safety and Environment.
• Leads by example and line with the Freudenberg Guiding Principles and the Code of Conduct, while fostering a proactive work culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Technical Training, or equivalent degree.
• High level of attention to details to meet quality standards.
• 3 or more years of Warehouse Experience (Picking/Packing/Shipping)
• Willingness and ability to different work shifts.
• Willingness and resilience to meet the physical demands of the position; standing for 4 or more hours at a time and ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Stand-up and/or Sit-Down Forklift Experience; certified preferred.
• Professional-Level English language skills preferred
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced and consistently changing environment.

Shift: 10:30am to 7:00pm

Communication & Collaboration

Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues.

Value for Customers

Delivers superior value through commitment to quality, service and reliability.

Innovation

Applies and shares ideas and best practices. Ensures and engages in continuous improvement activities.

Drive & Execution

Shows initiative and a positive attitude to get things done. Embraces challenges and demonstrated a good level of energy.

$22.50 USD

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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