Warehouse Team Leader - 2nd Shift

KDC/One; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee and enhance the efficiency of warehouse operations. This role involves leading the receiving, shipping, and inventory control processes, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, be forklift certified, and have a solid background in warehouse management within a manufacturing setting. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to operational excellence and innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse experience in manufacturing.
• Must be forklift certified and computer proficient.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage receiving, shipping, and inventory control processes.
• Ensure safety compliance and operational efficiency in the warehouse.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Forklift Operation

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Safety Compliance

Prioritization Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

ERP Software

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

kdc/one Aromair, 8860 Smiths Mill Rd, New Albany, Ohio, United States of America Req #3166

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Responsibilities of this position include providing leadership/direction/engagement for the receiving, shipping and inventory control processes, under the general supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor. The Warehouse Lead will monitor departmental performance targets and assist in creating and executing plans for continuous improvement. This position will also have business responsibilities including increasing efficiencies, reducing costs & waste, improving safety, quality and productivity metrics for the department.

Essential Duties (included but not limited to):

• Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the receiving / shipping, and material handling functions.
• Oversees/performs the verification of inbound/outbound shipments, inventory accuracy, and movement of material.
• Accomplishes departmental goals by communicating job expectations, planning, training, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Operates powered industrial equipment (PIT) in accordance with established safety procedures, completes daily checklists and notifies the proper individuals of needed repairs.
• Secures and maintains all necessary safety equipment and follows established safety procedures.
• Ensures that all aspects of the warehouse operations are adequately resourced and scheduled with the correct skill levels to efficiently deliver parts throughout the factory to maximize direct labor efficiency and ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Able to anticipate/identify problems and use available resources to provide effective solutions.
• Able to act on decisions with the corresponding level of urgency.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.
• Actively encourages and applies lean techniques and processes.
• Delivers quality and accuracy in own and team’s work.
• Delivers high standards of workplace standards.
• Performs special assignments as assigned.

Education/Skills/Experience Requirements:

• 3+ years minimum warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be forklift certified; stand up/sit down.
• Computer proficient with ERP and Microsoft Office applications, Strong Excel skills required.
• Must have strong prioritization skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and diligent work habits.
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment.
• Demonstrates positive leadership and ensures team briefings take place.
• Ensures own team are adequately trained and that personal and technical skills are developed.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Wear safety glasses, long pants, closed toe shoes/boots and any other uniform standards.
• Read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to sit, bend, stoop, climb, and stand for long periods of time in one place.
• Able to lift items up to 50 lbs.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.