Warehouse Team Lead - Lean, Safety & Operations

Advatix; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advatix seeks a Team Lead to oversee warehouse and production operations, ensuring safe, efficient performance in line with client SLAs. You will coach and train team members, coordinate with the Operations Supervisor, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include applying lean principles, assisting ISO audits, maintaining quality and safety standards, and updating work instructions. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; a four-year college degree is preferred.
• Previous leadership experience is required, preferably in a warehouse setting.
• Lean manufacturing experience and warehouse automation familiarity (RF, Voice, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent math, reading, and communication skills.
• Able to coach and communicate effectively to all employees.
• Capable of balancing and utilizing team resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor in assigning work and directions to team members while providing training and coaching.
• Work with supervisor, team, and other departments to meet client SLA and KPI requirements.
• Support determining production methods and labor levels to meet service deliverables.
• Provide performance updates and participate in performance discussions.
• Assist ISO coordinator with ISO audits and certification requirements.
• Promote Lean manufacturing activities and continuous improvement.
• Comply with safety and quality policies and conduct audits as assigned.
• Regularly update work instructions and process flows.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Support corporate quality, health and safety standards and training.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Warehouse automation

PC skills

Coaching

Team resource management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4-year college degree (preferred)

Tools

RF technology

Voice picking

Job description

Advatix seeks a Team Lead to oversee warehouse and production operations, ensuring safe, efficient performance in line with client SLAs. You will coach and train team members, coordinate with the Operations Supervisor, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include applying lean principles, assisting ISO audits, maintaining quality and safety standards, and updating work instructions. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this role.