Warehouse Team Lead

Nova-Chemicals; Connersville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA Chemicals is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead at the Circular Solutions site in Connersville, IN. You will direct daily warehouse activities, optimize material flow, and ensure safe, compliant operations across shifts.

You will coach staff, manage inventory accuracy, coordinate safety practices, and drive continuous improvement in productivity while supporting production and shipping needs. This role requires a hands‑on leader with strong Communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two+ years of warehouse or related experience.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Knowledge of inventory control and safety practices.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day direction to warehouse team members, assigning work and prioritizing activities to meet production and shipping requirements.
• Communicate daily goals, safety expectations, and operational priorities; lead shift start‑up meetings and support cross‑shift communication.
• Serve as a resource for employees and promote teamwork, accountability, and adherence to policies.
• Communicate staffing needs, operational concerns, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load, unload, stage, and transport materials.
• Coordinate material flow and supply raw materials to support uninterrupted production.
• Receive, inspect, label, stage, store, and handle materials per quality and inventory requirements.
• Support shipping, receiving, staging, and inventory control activities.
• Monitor processing activities and handle non‑conforming materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory and warehouse records and documentation.
• Support cycle counts and inventory audits; reconcile discrepancies.
• Train, mentor, and coach employees on warehouse procedures and safety practices.
• Support onboarding, cross‑training, and development needs.
• Promote safety and PPE compliance; report unsafe conditions.
• Conduct safety observations and equipment inspections; report issues.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives focusing on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Lead housekeeping to keep warehouses clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Training/mentoring

Shift coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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This position could be located in the following location(s):Circular Solutions Site - Connersville

Who We Are:

At NOVA Chemicals we are reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world. Our dedicated team of talented individuals works collaboratively to create circular plastic solutions that make everyday life safer, healthier and better. With a focus on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, we strive to constantly improve and shape the future of our industry. Join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and be a part of our journey towards sustainability leadership. Together we can create a better, more circular tomorrow.

TheWarehouse Team Lead plays an important role in supporting daily warehouse operations at our NOVA Circular Solutions rPE facility in Connersville, Indiana. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this hands‑on leadership position works alongside the warehouse team to help keep operations running safely and efficiently.

The role coordinates workflow, supports material movement and inventory accuracy, trains and guides team members, and helps ensure production and shipping needs are met while promoting a safe, productive, and team‑focused work environment.

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

• Provide day‑to‑day direction to warehouse team members, including assigning work and prioritizing activities to meet production and shipping requirements.
• Communicate daily goals, safety expectations, and operational priorities, lead shift start‑up meetings and support communication between shifts.
• Serve as a resource for employees and promote teamwork, accountability, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Communicate staffing needs, operational concerns, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load, unload, stage, and transport materials throughout the facility.
• Coordinate material flow and supply raw materials and feedstock to support uninterrupted production operations.
• Receive, inspect, identify, label, stage, store, and handle materials according to quality and inventory requirements.
• Support shipping, receiving, staging, and inventory control activities.
• Monitor material processing activities, including contaminant removal, equipment operation, and the handling of non‑conforming materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory and warehouse records, including production, quality, equipment, and transaction documentation.
• Support cycle counts, inventory audits, discrepancy reconciliation, and inventory monitoring.
• Train, mentor, and coach employees on warehouse procedures, safety practices, equipment operation, quality standards, and workplace expectations.
• Support employee onboarding, cross‑training, and the identification of training and development needs.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and PPE requirements.
• Conduct safety observations, support required equipment inspections, and report unsafe conditions, maintenance concerns, or equipment issues.
• Support incident investigations, corrective actions, quality inspections, and the disposition of non‑conforming materials.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Lead housekeeping efforts to maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouse areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent and two or more years of experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, recycling, logistics, or similar industrial environment.
• Experience leading, training, coordinating, or mentoring employees preferred.
• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain and maintain certification.
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, material handling, and safe work practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across shifts and departments and with leadership.
• Ability to prioritize work, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Ability to train, coach, and support team members while promoting accountability, teamwork, and engagement.
• Experience with inventory systems, warehouse documentation, and operational reporting preferred.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence with a proactive and positive approach to work.

You Can Stand Out If:

• You arepassionateabout your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You areresponsibleand follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You areinnovativeand are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving.
• You arecollaborative, inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.

Additional Information:

• Relocation will be considered for this position
• Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
• Must be able to work a 12‑hour shift schedule and overtime as required.
• Work will be performed in a warehouse and manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, dust, and moving equipment .
• Physical requirements include standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, repetitive physical activities, and safely lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
• Must be able to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This posting is for an existing vacancy

Why NOVA Chemicals?

NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Nearest Major Market: Connersville
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