Warehouse Lead

LifeScience Logistics LLC.; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeScience Logistics LLC in Windsor, CT is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, supervise personnel, manage safety training, and ensure on-time shipping and accurate inventory.

You will coordinate schedules, address issues, and back up the Operations Supervisor while maintaining a clean, compliant workplace and collaborating with customers to resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Demonstrates solid leadership ability.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Displays dedication to a high standard of performance.
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have reach truck experience.
• Ability to be trained on 49-CFR DOT Dangerous Goods transport and IATA DG.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and requisition supplies; delivering, and packaging materials for shipment.
• Supervise and coordinate Warehouse Personnel and activities to meet goals.
• Coordinate new and current employee training on safety, SOPs.
• Collaborate with customers to resolve shipping, receiving and inventory discrepancies.
• Prepare work schedules including rotations, training, breaks, overtime.
• Address employee complaints ensuring policy compliance and resolution.
• Assist Operations Supervisor in process improvement plans.
• Assist in compiling productivity statistics for management.
• Complete daily sanitation and end-shift paperwork.
• Ensure warehouse is sanitary and safe; inform supervisor of problems.
• Act as backup in absence of Operations Supervisor.
• Review attendance records and address performance problems.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

WMS

RF Guns/Scanners

Outlook

Excel

Job description

• Processing and requisitioning of supplies; delivering, and packaging materials for shipment.
• Supervise and coordinate Warehouse Personnel and activities which include the receipt, storage, to meet productivity goals, operating objectives, and warehouse maintenance functions.
• Coordinate new and current employee training to include, but not limited to the following: personal safety, forklift safety, warehouse policy and procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to resolve discrepancies related to shipping, receiving and inventory. Research errors and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare work schedules to include, but not limited to: work assignments/rotations, employee training, breaks, overtime assignments, and coverage for vacation/personal absences.
• Address and review personnel complaints and grievances ensuring compliance with appropriate company procedures and they are resolved effectively and efficiently without preferences or judgment.
• Assist Operations Supervisor in developing plans and programs for process improvement.
• Assist Operations Supervisor in compiling productivity and reliability statistics for management.
• Complete daily sanitation schedule and process end-shift paperwork.
• Ensure that warehouse is maintained in a sanitary manner according to Company standards.
• Consistently inform Operations Supervisor of potential problems and changes.
• Act as backup in the absence of Operations Supervisor.
• Review and approve employee time and attendance records.
• Address performance problems through corrective action and dismissal.

Qualifications and Job Specifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalency required. Working on a college degree preferred.
• Exhibits solid leadership ability.
• Demonstrates sound problem-solving skills.
• Displays dedication to a high standard or performance.
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have reach truck experience.
• Ability to be trained on 49-CFR DOT Dangerous Goods transportation and IATA Dangerous Goods air transportation.
• Demonstration of the following:
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct appropriate research as needed.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Critical thinking.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Expertise

• Basic Microsoft Office skills: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Experience with warehouse operations, procedures, equipment, and terminology.
• Use of terminology of requisitions, invoices, and other warehouse documents.
• Operation of warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Experience utilizing WMS, RF Guns/Scanners.

Additional Employment Requirements

• Must be able to successfully pass all preliminary employment requirements (i.e., background check and drug screen).
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Physical/Mental/Visual Demands

• Work is light to medium in nature with frequent walking to perform assigned tasks.
• Occasional lifting of 25 - 50 lbs. is required.

Working Conditions

• Activities occur both inside and outside.
• Hazardous conditions may exist, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts.
• Employee is subjected to extreme cold while supervising in the freezer.

Equipment Operated

• Equipment: Laptop, Fax Machine, Copier, Desk Phone, and Cell Phone.
• Systems: Outlook, Excel, and Word.

LifeScience Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion or national origin. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. We proudly support the employment of veterans and welcome applications from protected veterans and all qualified applicants

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