Summary

A Warehouse Lead plays a crucial role in overseeing warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and accuracy in daily activities.

Description

Warehouse Lead plays a crucial role in overseeing warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and accuracy in daily activities. Below is a description of the role:

Job Title: SA Lead Warehouse

Responsibilities:

  1. Leadership & Supervision:

    • Lead, mentor, and supervise warehouse team members.
    • Assign daily tasks and monitor team performance to ensure productivity goals are met.

  2. Operations Management:

    • Oversee receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
    • Ensure proper handling and organization of inventory to maximize space utilization.
    • Maintain accurate records of inventory and report discrepancies.

  3. Compliance & Safety:

    • Enforce adherence to safety guidelines and company policies.
    • Conduct routine inspections to ensure the warehouse environment meets health and safety standards.
    • Train team members on proper equipment usage and safety protocols.

  4. Process Improvement:

    • Identify areas for operational efficiency improvements and implement best practices.
    • Work with management to streamline workflows and optimize processes.

  5. Communication & Reporting:

    • Communicate effectively with team members, management, and other departments.
    • Generate reports on inventory levels, shipments, and performance metrics.

  6. Problem Solving:

    • Resolve issues related to inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, and shipment delays.
    • Provide solutions for operational challenges as they arise.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong leadership and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control software.
  • Physical ability to perform warehouse tasks (e.g., lifting, standing for extended periods).
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills to interact with diverse teams.
  • Familiarity with safety and compliance standards.

Experience & Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (bachelor’s degree preferred in logistics or related field).
  • Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics role, with leadership responsibilities.
  • Certification in forklift operation or equipment handling (a plus).