Warehouse Team Lead

Do you believe that passion and work are two words that naturally belong together? Do you see opportunity in change? Are you committed to providing the customer with a superior experience? If so, you belong here - where the highest standards and exceptional people come together.

We are LaCrosse Footwear, Inc., a leading provider of premium branded and innovative footwear that keeps lives in motion. Our trusted Danner and LaCrosse brands can be found throughout the world at a network of specialty and retail partners.

We are currently seeking a Warehouse Team Lead to join our team in Whitestown!

Warehouse Team Lead

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Warehouse Team Lead is responsible for working in and facilitating the daily distribution goals of the department to include cost, quality, service, delivery and safety. The Warehouse Team lead provides leadership and motivation to employees in an assigned production area. Directs and trains warehouse personnel as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION (Other duties may be assigned.):

• Creates a pre-shift plan that assigns team member duties to meet, shipping and receiving goals, quality goals, and shift challenges that current set-up will encounter during shift; discusses plan with management and seeks guidance where necessary.
• Provides timely and effective feedback to supervisor on the quality performance and productivity standards of assigned team members; helps team members understand the responsibility to "own" the quality of their work.
• Provides leadership, work direction, training and motivation to assigned team members in a diverse work force. Ensures that employees are following set procedures and safety policies. Understands workload constraints and flexes employees in and out of duties as workflow fluctuations occur.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and holds other associates accountable when demonstrating demeaning, demoralizing, or negative attitudes; treats all associates with respect and dignity. Actively supports management decisions and communicates concerns to management as appropriate.
• Act as a back up for other Warehouse Team Leads.
• Act as back up as needed to All process, inventory validation and style set up when needed.
• Assist with slotting product in the most efficient manner for outbound productivity. Provides recommendations to resolve inventory issues including set-up, counting, reconciliation, slotting and profiling.
• Takes ownership for the team and their performance. Provides updates to management on team member training progress and makes recommendations on potential training opportunities.
• Assists in warehouse tasks to support labor needs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Dependable and able to be flexible with work schedule as needed.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be willing to conduct oneself in accordance with LFI's Core Values.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bi-lingual ability a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty successfully. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and or/ EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of warehouse and inventory experience
• Good knowledge of Microsoft based programs including excel, word, outlook etc.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience required.
• Has demonstrated leadership capabilities and is willing to participate in leadership training opportunities.
• Dependable with a good record of attendance
• Must be able to get along with a variety of individuals
• Must be able to work overtime as required
• Willing to follow instructions and take direction

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential job duties satisfactorily.

• Lifting, standing, bending, stooping and walking a minimum of 8 hours a day
• Must be able to lift/pull 50 pounds with no restrictions
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Required to use arms, hands and fingers frequently to handle, feel or reach.
• The sensory requirements for this position include vision, hearing, and touch.
• Must be able to handle work that is repetitious

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate. Due to the nature of the warehouse environment, temperature fluctuation can be extreme in cold or hot weather.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REQUIRED:

Closed toe shoes

REPORTING: This position reports directly to: The Warehouse Supervisor