Warehouse Shift Lead

UCBEnvironmental; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UCBEnvironmental in Cockeysville, Maryland is seeking a Shift Lead to manage daily operations at the front docks. The role requires ensuring safety, organizing inventory, and leading a team of production workers. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in warehouse or manufacturing, including 2 years in a lead role. Strong communication and staffing management skills are essential. The company offers a commitment to equal opportunities for all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years lead experience in manufacturing or warehouse company.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the production manager about daily production needs.
• Ensure proper staffing on each shift and provide real-time coaching.
• Lead efforts to maintain safety protocols and enforce PPE policies.
• Ensure all employees meet their daily production quotas.

Skills

Staffing Management

Safety Leadership

Communication

Training Skills

Forklift Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

The Shift Lead is responsible for the smooth operation of the front docks. This includes safety as well as production. The Shift Lead keeps the inventory organized and the employees set up with material to sort. The individual will unload and load trailers as directed. They will enforce all company/industry rules, policies and standards to a crew of production workers and will plan ahead so his area and teams are working in a safe manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Production Planning: Communicate with the production manager at the start of the day to discuss daily production needs
• Staffing Management & Training: Ensure proper staffing on each shift by requesting additional labor or adjusting staff levels based on workflow needs; provide real‑time coaching and conduct hands‑on, on‑floor training to improve performance, efficiency, and adherence to standard processes
• Forklift Coordination: Provide directions to forklift drivers, keeping them organized and on task throughout the day
• Trailer Status Updates: Communicate with the production manager throughout the day about the status of each trailer being loaded or unloaded to minimize downtime
• Paperwork Management: Complete all necessary paperwork, including filling out load sheets, and submit them when trailers are loaded or unloaded
• Driver Coordination: Communicate with the OTR driver in dock 1, providing required paperwork and directions when trailers are loaded or unloaded
• Safety Leadership: Lead efforts to maintain safety, including enforcing personal protective equipment (PPE) policies and upholding safety protocols
• Performance Monitoring: Ensure all employees meet their daily production quotas and provide coaching or additional training to underperforming employees as needed
• End‑of‑Shift Setup: Ensure forklift drivers put away finished products and set up tote teams, box sorters, and lid sorters with materials before the end of the shift to prevent delays

Additional Duties

(Other duties as they are assigned by the supervisor)

Skills and Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Experience: At least 5 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience, 2+ years lead experience in manufacturing or warehouse company

EEO Statement

UCBEnvironmental is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.