Team Leader

Position Impact
Guide and coordinate warehouse associates and related resources to meet or exceed EMG’s productivity, quality and accuracy goals.

Essential job functions

• Coordinating and scheduling appointments, cross referencing availability, quantity, determine drops versus live loads.

• Strong desire to learn the processes and duties required to support the EMG business model and the superior EMG service standards.

• Ability to follow directions from supervisors and perform assigned tasks at a high level of efficiency with minimal supervision.

• Meet or exceed the productivity, quality and accuracy goals of EMG.

• Check condition of incoming shipments for damage and report any discrepancies to the Lead Supervisor.

• Check condition of outgoing shipments for conditions such as carton damage, poor shipping labels etc. that may lead to customer charge backs and report issues to the Lead Supervisor.

• Maintain all required documentation and paperwork as required.

• Understand and follow all warehouse safety standards

• Interpret specifications and job orders to associates and assign duties ensuring efficient use of resources to maximize labor savings
• Understand all tasks in assigned area and perform tasks as needed
• Train associates and monitor their performance and progress
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency of warehouse operations
• Coordinate warehouse activities with other Team Leaders
• Monitor progress of work unit goals and provide reports
• Provide a safe work environment through personal actions; Identify and address all safety concerns
• Analyze schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments
• Work effectively with associates in a constructive and positive manner respecting associates in actions, words and deeds
• Closely monitor assigned associate attendance and document in accordance with attendance policy; coach/mentor associates as necessary to improve attendance
• Process transactions using manual and RF technology to ensure proper flow throughout the facility
• Diligent in maintain accurate inventory
• Prioritize and achieve tasks through the warehouse

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Minimum of two years prior warehouse Lead experience
• Strong understanding of inventory warehouse management systems
• Excellent problem solving and organization skills
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented and flexible
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Disclaimer
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Job Type: Full-time