Warehouse Team Leader

Primetals Technologies; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial machinery manufacturing seeks a proactive Warehouse Team Leader to oversee operations in Ghent, KY. The role entails supervising logistics processes, enhancing efficiency, and leading a team across shifts. Ideal candidates will have substantial warehouse management experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse operations or logistics.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment (certification preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supervise receiving, storing, and distributing goods and materials.
• Lead and support warehouse teams across three shifts.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Problem-solving

Communication

Logistics knowledge

Education

Logistics or supply chain training/course

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Primetals Technologies USA is a leading partner for engineering, plant construction and lifecycle services in the metal industry. We provide innovative and practical solutions to support our customers with long-term sustainability goals and their increased competitiveness. We believe the technical and economic know-how of our employees is the key success factor of our company.

At Primetals Technologies, you are encouraged to learn, grow, develop and contribute.

Come join the 7,000 employees worldwide working at Primetals Technologies, a Group Company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Warehouse Team Leader to oversee and coordinate warehouse operations across three shifts under the guidance of the Purchasing Manager. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supervising the receiving, inspecting, storing, and distributing of goods and materials while ensuring safety, quality, and operational efficiency. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in logistics and warehouse practices.

The Team Leader will spend more than 90% of work hours performing inventory control tasks similar to those of other group members.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Orders, receives, stores and issues parts and specialty hand tools, machine tools, materials and equipment
• Assists with completing inventory cycle counts.
• Prepares inventory records and reports and investigates discrepancies in stock counts.
• Receives, unpacks, and stores incoming parts, tools and equipment, and requisitions stock to replenish inventory.
• Lead and support warehouse teams across all three shifts to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Participate in daily shift meetings and communicate shift handovers through verbal reports and logbooks.
• Supervise the receipt, inspection, storage, and distribution of materials and products.
• Ensure efficient cargo movement, including loading, unloading, and transshipment of goods, documents, and personnel.
• Oversee warehouse organization to optimize material flow and storage space utilization.
• Operate and supervise the use of forklifts and other material-handling equipment as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards as per company policies and programs.
• Analyze logistics processes and documentation, proposing improvements for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist in developing and promoting logistics concepts and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Issue Daily tasks to all tool crib attendants and ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and accountability, encouraging integration with internal customers to meet productivity and service goals.
  
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience in warehouse operations or logistics.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a warehouse environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of logistics processes and warehouse management.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment (certification preferred).
• Flexibility to work in shifts and adapt to operational demands.
• Completed logistics or supply chain training/course is a plus.
  
  

At Primetals Technologies, we value difference for the benefit of our Employees, our Customers, and our Community. Primetals Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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