Warehouse Lead: Safety-Driven Team Leader & Operations

Ruan; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruan is seeking a hands-on warehouse lead in Otsego, MN. The role emphasizes strong team leadership, clear communication, and adherence to safety and continuous improvement practices. You will manage material flow, coordinate with dispatch, and support operators to ensure on-time task completion.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years in warehouse operations, and proficiency with MS Office. A reliable team player is essential for coverage and daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Must meet integrity and guiding principles: safety, people, customer, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to lead and supervise staff.
• Proficient with MS Office; organize and prioritize multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team through effective communications, coaching, appraising, and recognizing; supervise per policies.
• Promote safety; review accidents and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure work is available for operators and complete tasks on time.
• Direct flow of material, inbound or outbound.
• Gve direction to Forklift Operators or Warehouse Associates to move resources.
• Coordinate with fleet dispatch on schedule changes or cancellations.
• May cover in absence of Warehouse Supervisor.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Supervision

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Ruan is seeking a hands-on warehouse lead in Otsego, MN. The role emphasizes strong team leadership, clear communication, and adherence to safety and continuous improvement practices. You will manage material flow, coordinate with dispatch, and support operators to ensure on-time task completion.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years in warehouse operations, and proficiency with MS Office. A reliable team player is essential for coverage and daily tasks.