Warehouse Lead 1st shift

Now Hiring: Warehouse Lead in Durham, NC

Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Job Summary

Join our team in Durham, NC, a vibrant city known for its rich history, diverse culture, and thriving economy. You will play a crucial role in leading and motivating a team to achieve warehouse objectives. This position offers the opportunity to enhance your career in RMA Manufacturing by coordinating activities, monitoring workflow, and maintaining a safe work environment in line with company standards and production goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to complete warehouse activities, including picking parts for production needs, compliance, shipping, receiving, inventory, sorting, scrap, and cycle counting.
• Drive compliance with safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Provide recommendations on process improvements and assist with implementation.
• Review incoming material orders and pick tickets.
• Place materials on order picker, pallet jack, or forklift.
• Lead delivery items to the proper loading area or delivery truck.
• Unload trucks and stock inventory.
• Ensure the team's daily tasks are communicated to the next shift for uncompleted tasks or urgent needs.
• Maintain attendance records for the team.
• Lead and direct warehouse operators to ensure consistent workflow and timely completion of production targets.
• Evaluate team performance, provide feedback, and implement improvements to maximize productivity and product quality.
• Ensure compliance by enforcing safety standards, company policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Onboard new employees and cross-train team members to promote flexibility and skills enhancement.
• Troubleshoot issues by identifying and resolving production problems or equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Supervise a team while prioritizing policies, strategic objectives, and organizational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2-year technical degree or 4-year degree preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs; must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and quality assurance focus.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of assembly processes and production line best practices.
• Proficiency in enforcing and following SOPs.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Excel, including data entry, analysis, and reporting.