Warehouse Lead
TekSynap
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Job summary
TekSynap is seeking a Warehouse Lead in Springfield, VA to direct day-to-day receiving, inventory control, kitting, staging, shipping, contractor coordination, and overall warehouse organization.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on leader who can prioritize competing demands, anticipate project requirements, identify and resolve issues before they impact schedules, and clearly communicate warehouse status, risks, and needs to management and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 3+ years Logistical/Warehouse experience, including 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Strong problem solving and improvement mindset, in a professional and respectful manner.
- Understanding of distribution and inventory control theories and practices.
- Knowledge of general accounting practices.
- Experience with inbound/outbound logistics and IT systems in distribution.
- Familiarity with safety standards, quality specs, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate with senior leadership.
- Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Driver's License required.
- Local candidates only for Springfield, VA.
Responsibilities
- Oversee receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations.
- Lead and coordinate third-party labor to meet daily/weekly goals and project deadlines.
- Sign timesheets for third-party laborers as needed.
- Coordinate with contractors for unloading, inventory receipt, and forklift operations.
- Ensure RMA processing, tracking, and reconciliation across inventory systems.
- Maintain safe operation of warehouse equipment and documentation of activities.
- Maintain accurate records and reports of warehouse activity.
- Comply with warehousing, handling, shipping, safety standards and regulations.
- Maintain health and safety standards and daily warehouse inspections.
- Manage inventory control and reconciliation with data storage systems.
- Maintain serial-number accountability and periodic reporting.
- Audit freight invoices and approve for payment.
- Order supplies and maintain adequate stocking levels.
- Evaluate and report on warehouse productivity.
- Assist in receiving and processing returns and kitting materials.
- Ensure Engineer Kits are restocked, shipped to site timely, and returned as scheduled.
- Assist with building work orders, manifests, and outbound scheduling.
- Maintain clean, organized warehouse and email inbox.
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Job description
- Oversee receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations.
- Must be able to lead and efficiently employ third-party contract laborers to meet or exceed daily and weekly production goals in support of schedule-based project deadlines without exceeding weekly allotted work hours.
- Sign third-party contract laborers time sheets daily to include forklift drivers slips for work when needed.
- Coordinate with third-party contract laborers to take out trash, kit, load/unload truck, receive inventory, move pallets, and coordinate forklift drivers.
- Ensure RMA processing, tracking and reconciling multiple inventory systems, shipment tracking, invoice development/support, and delivery verifications.
- Ensure effective and safe use of warehouse equipment.
- Maintain documentation and keep accurate records of warehouse activities.
- Adhere to all warehousing, handling, and shipping legislation requirements.
- Maintain standards of health and safety.
- Perform a daily inspection of the warehouse grounds.
- Manage inventory control and reconcile with the data storage system.
- Maintain serial number accountability.
- Produce reports and statistics regularly.
- Check orders, bills, items received, inventory, and delivery paperwork for accuracy.
- Maintain and monitor the “WAREHOUSE” email box.
- Audit freight invoices and approve for payment.
- Order supplies and maintain suitable supply levels.
- Manage, evaluate, and report on warehouse productivity.
- Assist in receiving and processing returned products.
- Ensure Engineer Kits are restocked, shipped to site on time, and scheduled to be returned in a timely manner.
- Assist with building work orders, manifest, and scheduling outbound shipments.
- Assist with down stacking and building pallets.
- Assist with kitting equipment as needed and staging equipment for the kitting and configuration process.
- Ensure the warehouse is always cleaned up daily and presentable.
- 3+ years Logistical/Warehouse experienceincluding 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Strong aptitude to think critically, solve problems, and drive improvements in a professional and respectful manner.
- Understanding of distribution and inventory control theories and practices
- Knowledge of general accounting practices
- Working knowledge of inbound logistics, warehousing, IT systems, and outbound logistics in the distribution industry
- Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with general safety standards, quality specifications, and governmental requirements
- Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with Senior leadership.
- Strong ability to negotiate and resolve conflict by navigating confrontational situations to ensure all parties are treated with honor, dignity, and respect.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook,
- Driver's License (Required)
- Applicants must be local to work location.
We are seeking a Warehouse Lead to join our team in Springfield VA.
The Warehouse Lead is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, organization, and execution of warehouse operations. Serving as the primary on-site point of contact, this role owns receiving, inventory control, kitting, staging, shipping, contractor coordination, and overall warehouse organization.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on leader who can prioritize competing demands, anticipate project requirements, identify and resolve issues before they impact schedules, and clearly communicate warehouse status, risks, and needs to management and project stakeholders. The role requires strong attention to inventory accuracy, documentation, safety, and maintaining an organized, operationally ready warehouse.
Success in this role requires initiative, accountability, and proactive communication. The Warehouse Lead is expected to take ownership without waiting for direction and ensure the warehouse is continuously prepared to support current and upcoming project requirements.
TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
Visit us at www.TekSynap.com.
The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: Springfield, VA
- Type of environment: Warehouse
- Noise level: Medium
- Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
- Amount of Travel: Less than 10%
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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Target salary range: $70,000-$78,000 yearly. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contacthr@teksynap.comfor assistance.
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