Warehouse Inventory Lead

About the Position

The Inventory Warehouse Lead is responsible for acting as a coach/leader of warehouse associates and lead by example and inspire team mates to fulfill their individual daily tasks in addition to their own. The lead may have various responsibilities based on the specific department, this can include, but is not limited to inventory control, overseeing physical inventory, cycle counts and investigating and reporting inventory discrepancies. The lead will provide backup to the supervisor as needed.

Functions

• Train new warehouse associates daily cycle count activities and inventory audits, data entry into inventory management systems in addition to other inventory processes
• Conduct EIP, performance, and maintenance observations
• Complete applicable paperwork (i.e. shipping/tracking labels) clerical inventory records and physical inventory counts per standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory agencies (i.e. DOT, IATA, IMDG, etc.)
• Participate in inventory/cycle count activities as needed and report variances to leadership
• Perform daily safely inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks
• Ensure facility is inspection ready at all times for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs
• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed
• Review and Analyze daily production reports
• Serve as backup to other warehouse roles, as needed
• Depending on specific department other duties may apply

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred and be able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Minimum 2 years prior warehouse/distribution operations experience and 6 months experience related leadership or supervisory experience and/or training in a distribution environment
• Licensed forklift operator preferred but not required

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with other to meet shared objectives
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervising Experience: 1 year (Required)
• Warehouse Inventory: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Typical start time:

• 5AM

Typical end time:

• 3PM

Company's website:

• https://www.kencogroup.com/employment/

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place