Warehouse Lead

Chesapeake, VA

$21.50- $26.00, Full-time

Description

Givens is Driven To Deliver - both for our customers and our employees. Since 1957 Givens has provided customers a single source solution for warehouse, distribution, transportation, packing and crating and air freight services. We are looking a Warehouse Lead for our warehouse. As the Warehouse Lead you will assist the Warehouse Supervisor in shipping, receiving, keeping an accurate inventory, operating a forklift and other warehouse operational needs. You will help lead staff in the support of operations to satisfy customer expectations and meet company goals.

Position Objective:

Assist supervisor in coordinating warehouse operations. Responsible for leading team towards goals in receiving, shipping and inventory accuracy.

Duties:

• Plan staffing needs by communicating with supervisor to align headcount to labor needs for the day, ideally planning for the next shift
• Use WMS data to improve operational efficiency and troubleshoot problems
• Maintain documentation in line with shipping and receiving SOPs, including but not limited to vendor/driver logs, receiving documents, bills of lading, etc
• Provide feedback to supervisor regarding performance of subordinates
• Assist supervisor in training and development of new associates
• Responsible for opening or closing the facility daily
• Maintain high level of professionalism in all communication with associates, offices, and/or customers
• Maintain a clean and safe work area for all associates
• Perform the duties of supervisor on a limited basis
• Works to accomplish the Givens Mission every day through a dedication to the Givens Values of Integrity, Family, Drive

Experience:

• Previous leadership experience in a warehousing environment
• At least two years of warehousing experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred WMS, and RF technology experience
• SAP is a plus

Personal Attributes:

• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Problem solving mentality
• Capacity to lead and motivate others
• Ability to work well on a team
• Meticulous, detail oriented, and hard working
• Able to lead team independently for extended periods
• Able to work flexibly, frequently shifting from supervision to direct activity
• Strong organizational and analytical skills to oversee, prioritize, and meet deadlines

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k with company match)
• Life Insurance (Basic & Voluntary)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Holidays per year