Warehouse - Lead (D Shift, 7am - 7pm)

Poly Inc; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Poly Inc. seeks a Warehouse Lead to supervise daily shift operations, coordinate forklift activities, and ensure timely loading and staging of materials across Molding, Printing and Warehouse areas.

The role requires a valid forklift license, strong English communication, and experience in lean manufacturing environments. The successful candidate will maintain safety standards, prepare shipping documentation, and support inter-warehouse transfers.

Qualifications

• Requires forklift operation and safe on-floor supervision.
• Must be able to read and follow shipping documentation and quality requirements.
• Experience in lean manufacturing practices (5S, Six Sigma, TPS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shop-floor activities and coordinate shift operations.
• Operate forklift and supervise on-floor movements of product and materials.
• Ensure safety policies are followed and drive incident investigations when needed.
• Prepare shipping documentation and coordinate trailer loading and inter-warehouse transfers.
• Record movements using RF scanner and resolve scan errors.
• Direct reports on shift: forklift operators and drivers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team leadership

Safety awareness

English communication

Problem solving

Planning

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

RF scanner

Silo system

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Lead is responsible for the daily leadership and coordination of all shop-floor functions and activities with their shift, helping to ensure the continuous and efficient operation of the department and to foster and support a positive work environment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Forklift Operation & On-Floor Supervision
• Distributing product, raw materials and scrap within Molding, Printing and Warehouse departments
• Assist with order picking and staging areas – goal is to ensure as many loads as possible are picked and loaded
• Using RF scanner to record movement of product
• Loading and unloading of product onto trailers
• Reconcile and investigate scanning errors when possible
• Plant & Equipment Safety
• Ensures all team members are trained and performing in a safe and efficient manner
• Be involved in the accident/incident program; determine root causes, corrective actions and following-up to ensure completion
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions, ensuring health and safety policies are followed
• Perform daily unplanned inspections. Ensure that inspection is appropriately documented
• Administration
• Preparation of all shipping documentation
• Ensure proper manpower staffing allocation
• Ensure production quality meets customer standards
• Planning and loading of trailers for city deliveries and inter-warehouse transfers
• Advise truck drivers as to shipping direction
• Transferring Resin from Railcar
• Receiving resin deliveries and ensuring the proper hook up and use of the silo system (required to stoop or lift up the 40lbs)
• Obtaining samples from each bunk (4 in each railcar) and sending to Quality Department for analysis
• Direct Reports on Shift Include: Forklift Operators and Company Truck Drivers

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma, post-secondary education preferred

Minimum Experience/Field:

Minimum 2 years of warehouse experience, preferably in a supervisory capacity

Licenses/Permits Required:

Valid Forklift license, a counterbalance and reach truck

Communication Skills:

must have good command of the English language both verbal and written

Additional Education/Experience/Skills:

Previous experience in a lean manufacturing environment and previous experience with 5S, Six sigma and TPS, preferred, Knowledge of HACCP and WHMIS

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:

• Ability to anticipate and handle challenging situations effectively, seeking input and involving others when possible
• Consistently uses good judgement while decision making, analyses problems from different angles to seek alternatives before determining best solutions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results
• Ability to prioritize tasks and support multiple departments
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision