Warehouse Lead (Mon-Fri, 6:30AM-3PM)

BLL Batesville Logistics, LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K Matching

Paid time off

Development opportunities

Job summary

Batesville is seeking a warehouse supervisor in Memphis to lead daily RDC operations and manage the warehouse team. You will drive efficiency, safety, and inventory accuracy while coordinating with customer service and the sales team.

The role requires 5+ years in logistics supervision, lean/CI knowledge, and strong communication. This is a full‑time on‑site position offering a stable, growth‑oriented career path within Batesville.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• 5+ years in a logistics supervisory role.
• Ability to train and lead; LEAN/CI knowledge.
• Intermediate computer skills; data interpretation and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs frequently and 100+ lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day RDC operations; supervise warehouse team.
• Schedule maintenance on RDC equipment; ensure reliability.
• Communicate with customers and support personnel for service excellence.
• Maintain existing customer base; align with local sales.
• Ensure compliance with DOT/OSHA regulations and policies.
• Maintain safety, organization, and inventory accuracy.
• Perform supervisory duties per company policies; interview/train staff.
• Plan, assign and direct work; appraisal and issue resolution.

Skills

LEAN/CI knowledge

Leadership

Inventory management

Data analysis

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Team supervision

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®. Batesville has been named one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek for the third year in a row, reflecting our commitment to quality, integrity, and the trust families and funeral professionals place in us every day.

Your Role at Batesville

This position is responsible for leading the team to accomplish the daily warehouse duties.

How You’ll be Rewarded

Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future. The expected pay for this role is $20.50 per hour. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, experience, and location.

• IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
• Generous 401K Matching Program
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for development and advancement

What You’ll Do

• Run day to day RDC operation in the most efficient manner possible, leading the warehouse team in daily activities (i.e. load/unload trucks, perform and reconcile inventory, and assist the Customer Service Center as required)
• Monitor and schedule maintenance of all RDC equipment (roll-loaders, dock equipment, etc.)
• Effectively communicate with customers and support personnel to provide excellent service
• Maintain current customer base by providing excellent customer service, including building synergy with local sales force
• Ensure adherence to governmental (DOT, OSHA, etc.) regulations and company policies and procedures
• Maintain high standards of safety, organization and inventory accuracy
• Lead employees.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance to the Company policies, the Code of Ethical Business Conduct and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include assisting with interviewing, training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Other duties may be assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Education: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED). Associates degree preferred.
• Skills/Experience: Ability to train/manage/lead/understand LEAN or CI principles and activities in a logistics environment.
• Intermediate computer skills
• Ability to interpret data and create useful informationAbility to root cause analyze and apply appropriate countermeasures to correct anomalies
• Basic leadership skills
• Intermediate customer service skills
• Ability to lift and/or move miscellaneous equipment and product weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and over 100 pounds occasionally
• Greater than 5 years experience in a Logistics Supervisorial Position preferred.

Travel

Travel is not required.

Safety‑Sensitive Position Notice

This position has been designated as safety-sensitive. Responsibilities may include operating vehicles or equipment, working in warehouse or production environments, handling hazardous materials, or performing other duties where safety is a critical component of the job. Employees in this role may be required to comply with company drug and alcohol testing policies and applicable federal, state, or local regulations.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. 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 sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee will occasionally climb, bend, kneel, crouch/squat, and/or twist. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 to over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities may include the employee's ability to see near and far distances.

Notice: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Who We Are

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love.® With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit‑enhancing merchandising systems and leading‑edge technology solutions. At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset. We strive to attract, hire, and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, which is underpinned by these five core values: Individual worth and integrity Excellence in execution Spirit of continuous learning and improvement Courage Customer focus and partnership

What Sets Us Apart

Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn’t just our mission. It’s why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be.

Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From our Experience Batesville onboarding program to self‑guided courses on Batesville University, there are numerous opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career‑focused discussions and advancement.

Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional’s role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success.

We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it’s time to play, we get creative – and competitive. We provide numerous engagement activities to bring people together across the organization.

We Give Back: We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need. *These services are not available at all Batesville locations.

DISCLAIMER: The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal‑opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Positive Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.

For more than 140 years, Batesville has supported funeral professionals in helping families remember and celebrate the lives of their loved ones. We know grieving families depend on us during life’s most difficult moments, and that responsibility shapes how we serve our customers and support one another every day. As a recognized leader in the North American deathcare industry, Batesville offers a comprehensive portfolio of burial, cremation, memorialization, and technology solutions that help families honor lives. Guided by a legacy of manufacturing excellence, product innovation, superior customer service, and reliable delivery, we provide funeral professionals with the resources and tools they need to serve families with care, dignity and respect.