Warehouse Lead

Freudenberg Group; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Minnesota is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee shift activities and align with targets. You will coordinate with the Warehouse Supervisor, DC Manager and Director of Operations to minimize downtime and meet delivery schedules, ensuring accurate daily shipments and inventory transactions.

The role requires a High School Diploma, 3+ years in warehouse picking/packing/shipping, forklift experience, and strong English.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of warehouse experience (picking/packing/shipping).
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift experience; certification preferred.
• Professional-level English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the activity of Warehouse Associates.
• Coordinates staffing and operations with managers.
• Ensures safe work environment with HSE guidelines.
• Performs cycle counts and inventory transactions.
• Audits shipments for accuracy and resolves discrepancies.
• Supports 5S and continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Warehouse experience

Forklift experience

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

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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