Automotive Industry, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive Sales, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Entrepreneurship, Forklift, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Loading/Unloading, Logistics, Logistics Management, Manufacturing, Multicultural, Operations, Operations Processes, Order Picking/Packing, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Shipping Documents, Shipping/Receiving, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Warehouse Coordination, Warehousing, Writing Skills
The Warehouse Lead is a hands-on leadership role responsible for coordinating daily warehouse operations, ensuring accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory control activities. This position serves as the operational link between the Warehouse Logistics Supervisor and warehouse associates, driving execution, communication, safety, and continuous improvement within the warehouse
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to have a direct, tangible impact on our success from day one, join us and help build the future of automotive manufacturing in Austin!
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily shipping, receiving, and material handling activities, ensuring workflow efficiency and real-time scanning accuracy.
- Verify shipping and receiving documentation; validate quantities against packing slips and manifests to prevent errors.
- Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment; assist with loading and unloading during peak periods.
- Prepare and submit daily shift reports including shipments, inventory status, and escalated issues.
- Coordinate with Production and Quality departments to address packaging, turnover, and shipment-related issues.
- Conduct cycle counts and periodic inventories; ensure all stock movements are accurately recorded in the WMS.
- Serve as a Warehouse Management System (WMS) super user; support training and troubleshoot minor system issues.
- Implement and sustain 5S and lean warehouse standards; identify improvement opportunities and support corrective actions.
- All other tasks as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of warehouse or logistics experience.
- Prior experience in a lead or supervisory capacity preferred.
- Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
- Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse processes.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in an automotive or manufacturing warehouse environment.
- Working knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement experience.
Working Conditions
- Manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to noise, heat, moving equipment, and physical material handling. Position requires standing, walking, lifting, and operating material handling equipment for extended periods.
Growth & Development
- Opportunities to develop leadership, technical warehouse expertise, and cross-functional knowledge within logistics operations.
Impact & Ownership
- Direct influence on inventory accuracy, shipping performance, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborative, Multicultural Environment
- Work within a global automotive supplier organization emphasizing teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
About The Company
Xinquan Texas Automotive Interiors, LLC is part of Xinquan Group, a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture, and sales of automotive interior and exterior trim system components and molds. Our headquarter is located in Changzhou, China. With over 10,000 employees worldwide, we offer the financial stability of an established global company and the entrepreneurial fire of a brand-new facility.
We have established our first US production plant in Austin, Texas, and we're launching a major hiring initiative to build our core team quickly! This is a once-in-a-career chance to get in on the ground floor of a state-of-the-art facility. You won't just be filling a role, you'll be a founding member who will design, implement, and define the culture and operating procedures for our entire US operation.
Team members benefit from competitive compensation and benefits, hands-on experience in the automotive industry, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to have a direct, tangible impact on our success from day one. Join us and help build the future of automotive manufacturing in Austin!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Xinquan Texas Automotive Interiors LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of warehouse or logistics experience.
- Prior experience in a lead or supervisory capacity preferred.
- Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
- Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse processes.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in an automotive or manufacturing warehouse environment.
- Working knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement experience.
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