Warehouse Team Lead

T. Parker Host Career Center; Avondale (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Host Terminals in Avondale, LA is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead to supervise warehousing operations involved in loading and discharging break-bulk and project cargo for vessels, rail, and trucks. The role requires cross-training across operations to support peak periods at the terminal.

The ideal candidate has a supervisory background, forklift certification, and experience with WMS; strong leadership, safety focus, and problem solving are essential to maintain efficient, safe cargo handling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or HS diploma with 3+ years of supervisory operations experience.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Knowledge of lean warehousing or continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to respond to issues quickly, safely and effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Self-starter with leadership, communication, analytical, decision making and problem solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and TWIC or ability to obtain a TWIC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehousing operations for loading and discharging cargo.
• Lead daily operations meetings and safety briefings.
• Coordinate daily workflow for receiving, picking, packing, staging, and shipping.
• Monitor productivity, labor utilization, and workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments and utilize WMS/DC systems.
• Identify hazards and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Communication

Problem solving

Lean thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or HS diploma with 3+ years’ supervisory ops experience

Tools

WMS

DC systems

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Warehouse Team Lead

Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Company: Host Terminals

Reports to: Terminal Operations Manager

Supervises: Foremen, Clerks-in-Charge, Forklift Operators, General Laborers

Avondale Global Gateway is a 254-acre former shipyard on Mile 108 of the Mississippi River, redeveloped into a multimodal logistics terminal with significant warehousing and storage capabilities. T. Parker Host acquired Avondale in 2018 from Huntington Ingalls Industries and has since reestablished its iconic prominence into a model of ingenuity. Avondale Global Gateway is a historic property with four docks and over one mile of waterfront, uniquely accommodating ships, barges, rail and trucks. This facility offers immediate access to the regional and interstate highway system and is positioned at the interchange of six Class I railroads, creating the ability for cargo to be distributed in all directions.

Avondale Global Gateway has become integral to HOST’s continued efforts of shifting the transportation paradigm and rethinking how cargo moves – providing exceptional service and solutions to our customers.

Core Principles

• Our people are our greatest assets
• Their safety is our top priority
• We provide exceptional service
• We believe every relationship is important
• We are detectives, understanding all activities within our markets
• We know today’s opportunities are tomorrow’s growth
• We conduct all business with integrity
• We build on our legacy

Position Summary

In this position, the Warehouse Team Lead will oversee and coordinate all workers engaged in the warehousing operations for loading and discharging of break-bulk and project cargo for vessels, rail and truck drivers. In addition, will cross train and learn about other bespoke operations in order to support peak days inside the terminal.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Advocates for proper safety through communication, administration, and compliance with all safety, operating, environmental and business procedures/standards, policies and management directives
• Daily operations meetings
  • Oversee gang structuring and ensure efficiency
  • Safety meetings before every shift
  • Observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• In depth knowledge of warehousing operations (inventory management, FIFO, LIFO, etc.)
• Work closely with terminal employees to ensure product transfers are completed in a safe and timely manner
• Develops skills of workers to stimulate a stronger/safer labor force
• Promotes teamwork and communication throughout the warehousing operation
• Serve as a point of contact for shift-level issues and elevate as needed
• Coordinate daily workflow for receiving, picking, packing, staging, and shipping
• Ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time
• Monitor productivity, labor utilization, and workflow efficiency
• Identify hazards and report or correct unsafe conditions
• Document incidents, attendance, and operational concerns as required
• Collaborate with other departments (transportation, customer service, maintenance)
• Utilize WMS and DC systems to track productivity, inventory, and order status
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as pick rates, dock-to-stock, and ship accuracy
• Supervises workers engaged in checking and loading cargo to make sure that cargo is loaded in specified sequence in accordance with shipping instructions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s degree OR HS diploma / GED with 3+ years’ experience in operations including employee supervision
• Forklift certification
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Knowledge of lean warehousing or continuous improvement practices
• Ability to respond to issues quickly, safely and effectively in a fast-paced, stressful operating environment
• Self- starter with leadership, communication, analytical, decision making and problem solving skills
• Valid driver’s license and TWIC or ability to obtain a TWIC required

Physical Requirements

• Must meet "fit for duty" requirements upon job offer (pre‑employment physical and drug test)
• The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces
• Must be physically fit enough to pull heavy lines/hoses, lift, carry heavy items, climb onto barges and up and down ladders.
• Must be able to work in difficult conditions with exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, wind, heat, etc.)
• Must be comfortable working aboard boats using heavy lines, winches, and mechanical tools for repairs
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work at protected heights up to 160 feet.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.