Warehouse Team Lead - 12-Hour Shift & Safety Lead

Nova Chemicals Corporation; 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

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.