Warehouse Lead

Fontaine Modification Company; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fontaine Modification Company, part of Marmon Holdings, seeks a Warehouse Lead Technician to oversee daily warehouse operations, support production with material handling, and lead safety and continuous improvement efforts. The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, on-time material delivery, and collaboration with Purchasing and Production to reduce downtime.

The ideal candidate will drive 5S initiatives, maintain audit-ready areas, and uphold safety policies in line with OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receiving, inspection, and verification of incoming shipments for accuracy and damage.
• Ensure timely and accurate material transactions within inventory management systems.
• Oversee picking, staging, and delivery of materials to production lines in accordance with build schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate potential shortages proactively.
• Lead cycle count activities and support physical inventory audits.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and warehouse locations.
• Ensure proper material identification, storage, and inventory rotation practices.

Job description

Fontaine Modification Company As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Role Overview

Fontaine Modification is seeking a dependable, safety-focused, and results-driven Warehouse Lead Technician to oversee daily warehouse operations while supporting production through effective material handling, inventory control, shipping and receiving activities, and team leadership. The Warehouse Lead Technician serves as a working leader responsible for coordinating warehouse personnel, ensuring inventory accuracy, maintaining material flow to production, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This position plays a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining safety and quality standards, and meeting production schedules.

Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Coordinate and participate in receiving, inspecting, and verifying incoming shipments for accuracy and damage.
• Ensure timely and accurate material transactions within inventory management systems.
• Oversee picking, staging, and delivery of materials to production lines in accordance with build schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate potential shortages proactively.
• Support production teams by ensuring materials are available when needed to minimize downtime.
• Assist with shipping activities including packaging, labeling, documentation, and outbound freight preparation.
• Lead cycle count activities and support physical inventory audits.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and warehouse locations.
• Ensure proper material identification, storage, and inventory rotation practices.
• Work closely with Purchasing and Production to maintain inventory accuracy and material availability.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Promote compliance with all Fontaine safety policies, OSHA requirements, and company procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections of warehouse areas, equipment, and storage practices.
• Ensure forklifts, pallet jacks, and material handling equipment are operated safely and maintained properly.
• Lead and participate in 5S initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, and material flow.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready warehouse areas.
• Follow all Fontaine attendance, quality, safety, and operational policies.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

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