Warehouse Team Lead

Our client in Taylor, MI is searching for an experienced Team Lead for their manufacturing facility. They offer 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts, long term contract to hire, $22.00 per hour, 5-day off 2-day on rotating schedule.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, leads a team responsible for shipping company products, receiving production materials, and stocking materials in designated locations. Orders materials necessary for production. Monitors production line inventory levels, replenishes materials as needed for production from warehouse, and tracks inventory moved in and out of production. Assists in other plant operations as needed in accordance with state and federal regulations, company policies and procedures, including policies related to food safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete all required AIB food safety and quality modules on an annual basis or within one year from start date.
• Adhere to all company safety and quality standards and procedures identified in the areas covering GMP’s HACCP, FDA, OSHA, AIB and BRC.
• Supervise and train team of warehouse persons in shipping, receiving, and replenishment.
• Coordinate shipping and production schedules based on customer orders.
• Order materials to support production schedules.
• Pick orders and load out-going shipments and receive/unload incoming shipments using proper documentation and procedures.
• Follow First In First Out (FIFO) inventory method control practices when picking product to ship and replenish production.
• Inspect and count all raw materials and supplies prior to moving materials into directed inventory locations.
• Stage and continually replenish materials as needed by production.
• Clean and maintain warehouse areas to ensure safe and sanitary warehouse environment.
• Organize inventory locations as outlined by materials supervisor.
• Conducts physical inventory counts and reconciliations.
• Manage material handling equipment and bar code scanners.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Prior experience in a manufacturing, operational, packaging or distribution environment or related industry
• Working knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), HACCP, Federal Drug Administration (FDA), USDA United States Department of Agriculture and OSHA requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively mentor and train others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Ability to utilize Inkling, Oracle and other software platforms as required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate to a wide variety of colleagues and temporary workers.
• Evidence of mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to organize and follow through on jobs and assigned projects Evidence of ability to multi-task and set priorities within department.
• Must be certified to backfill required position supported by Inkling completion
• Must complete all identified leadership training modules within 1 year of accepting position

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• One year experience operating an electric forklift and pallet jack.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a variety of locations throughout the warehouse. Position may require continuous standing, lifting, bending, and moving of heavy materials weighing up to 60 pounds.

Regularly required to work various hours in cooler and freezer with temperatures ranging from 35 degrees to minus 10 degrees.