Warehouse Lead - Day Shift

Powertrain Industries, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Powertrain Industries, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Lead for the Day Shift to supervise receiving, staging, material movement, and shipping activities in a fast-paced facility in Virginia Beach.

You will lead a team, coordinate with leadership, train staff, ensure safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement and on-time fulfillment. This role requires strong leadership, solid computer skills, and the ability to optimize inventory control with accurate records and efficient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years prior warehouse experience.
• Preferred 5 years of prior warehouse experience; or 2 years with PTI.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate warehouse operations to ensure accurate inventory management, efficient material flow, and timely shipping and receiving.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Leadership and Operations to share updates, align on priorities, and ensure smooth handoffs.
• Schedule LTL and FTL shipments, work with carriers for on-time performance, and maintain shipping records that meet quality, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Inventory Control Specialist to ensure proper storage, picking, and replenishment for accurate inventory and reliable fulfillment.
• Conduct training for new hires and cross-training for current staff, ensuring adherence to WI, SOPs, safety, and quality standards, with ongoing coaching.
• Support continuous improvement efforts, assist with special projects or audits, model professionalism and company values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MRP systems

Email

Chat

Internet

Scanning systems

Job description

Career Opportunities: Warehouse Lead - Day Shift (55176)

Requisition ID55176-Posted10/20/2026

Lead and coordinate warehouse operations to ensure accurate inventory management, efficient material flow, and timely shipping and receiving.

Primary Duties

• Demonstrate proficiency in all warehouse areas—receiving, staging, material movement, finished goods handling, working with IC…
• Collaborate with Warehouse Leadership and Operations throughout the day to share updates, align on priorities, ensure smooth handoffs, and keep workflows on track.
• Schedule LTL and FTL shipments, work with carriers to ensure on-time performance, resolve logistical issues, and maintain accurate shipping records that meet quality, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the Inventory Control Specialist to ensure products are stored, picked, and replenished correctly, supporting accurate inventory and reliable order fulfillment.
• Conduct training for new hires and cross-training for current staff, ensure adherence to WI, SOPs, safety, and quality standards, and provide ongoing coaching to support consistent performance.
• Support continuous improvement efforts, assist with special projects or audits, model professionalism and company values, and step in to provide hands‑on help as needed to meet daily business demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and mathematical skills.
• Advanced computer skills including MRP systems, email, chat, internet and scanning systems.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes or areas of responsibility.

Physical Requirement:

• Must be able to properly lift, pack, stack and wrap up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, and handling of materials throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment (training provided if needed).

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to touch, grasp, handle and feel items.
• Must be able to safely navigate fast‑paced production and storage areas.
• Exposure to fluctuating temperatures; warehouse may reach up to 90°F during summer months and may be cooler during winter
• Must be able to safely navigate fast‑paced production and storage areas with frequent equipment and foot traffic.

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum 2 years prior warehouse experience
• Preferred 5 years of prior warehouse experience; or 2 years with PTI.