Warehouse Lead

OIA Global Since its founding in 1988, OIA Global has grown into a $1 billion world-class logistics and packaging company that employs over 1,200 professionals in 28 countries. Our knowledge, solution design experience, and installed infrastructure give our customers the confidence and capability to extend their supply chains from emerging production areas to key commercial markets.

Summary:

This position will Lead the Material Handlers in the execution of assigned distribution services including receiving, storing, shipping, handling returned / damaged goods, special projects, maintenance and administrative activities. In addition will work with the team Supervisor to define daily work requirements. Oversee job assignments and labor scheduled and will focus on continuous improvement and make recommendations to improve operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Labor Management: Provide direct daily direction to Material Handlers to ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse. Contribute to the work plan and implement inbound and outbound schedules and assignments. Apply sound communication and motivational techniques in supervising, coaching and disciplining employees.
• Equipment / Safety: Ensure that equipment and safety procedures are followed by Material Handlers
• Communication: Interact with other departmental management to achieve goals. When requested, attend warehouse planning meetings. Be pro-active alerting personnel to possible issues and implement corrective actions.
• Inventory Management: Maintain stock locator system. Ensure proper stock rotation. Assist in conducting physical inventories.
• Information Technology: Utilize the WMS tools to manage distribution transactions and to monitor performance. Contribute improvement options and provide information as requested for system enhancements.
• Security: Provide necessary guidance of facility security, its environs, employees and contents.
• Financial Management: Manage assigned costs, achieve cost goals and report on the progress to those goals.
  

Required Skills and Abilities:

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

• Ability to interact with customers, sales and customer service.
• Knowledge of LTL, UPS and other forms of transportation, with automation preferred.
• Strong leadership, presentation, analytical, communication and customer service skills.
• Proven Leadership and team building skills.
• Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
  

Education and Experience:

• 2 - 5+ years management experience within warehousing / distribution and fleet management.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 60-pound weight or more.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OIA Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We offer an exciting and growth-oriented work environment, and OIA employees enjoy competitive salaries and excellent benefits.