Warehouse Team Lead — Lean Ops & Safety

Taco Canada Ltd.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tuition reimbursement

Career development programs

Job summary

A family-owned warehouse operations company is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead in Cranston, Rhode Island. This key operational role drives efficiency, accuracy, and safety within the warehouse, ensuring smooth execution of daily workflows including order fulfillment and inventory control. Candidates should have over 5 years of warehouse experience, preferably with team leadership exposure. The position requires effective decision-making, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, as well as forklift certification and warehouse operations proficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse experience, preferable 1 year in a leadership role.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Lean 5S certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate warehouse activities to ensure optimal workflow.
• Prioritize tasks to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor adherence to standard operating procedures.

Skills

Warehouse operations proficiency

Conflict management

Decision-making

Time management

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

A family-owned warehouse operations company is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead in Cranston, Rhode Island. This key operational role drives efficiency, accuracy, and safety within the warehouse, ensuring smooth execution of daily workflows including order fulfillment and inventory control. Candidates should have over 5 years of warehouse experience, preferably with team leadership exposure. The position requires effective decision-making, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, as well as forklift certification and warehouse operations proficiency.