Warehouse - Lead (D Shift, 7am - 7pm)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Lead is responsible for the daily leadership and coordination of all shop-floor functions and activities with their shift, helping to ensure the continuous and efficient operation of the department and to foster and support a positive work environment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Forklift Operation & On-Floor Supervision
• Distributing product, raw materials and scrap within Molding, Printing and Warehouse departments
• Assist with order picking and staging areas – goal is to ensure as many loads as possible are picked and loaded
• Using RF scanner to record movement of product
• Loading and unloading of product onto trailers
• Reconcile and investigate scanning errors when possible
• Plant & Equipment Safety
• Ensures all team members are trained and performing in a safe and efficient manner
• Be involved in the accident/incident program; determine root causes, corrective actions and following-up to ensure completion
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions, ensuring health and safety policies are followed
• Perform daily unplanned inspections. Ensure that inspection is appropriately documented
• Administration
• Preparation of all shipping documentation
• Ensure proper manpower staffing allocation
• Ensure production quality meets customer standards
• Planning and loading of trailers for city deliveries and inter-warehouse transfers
• Advise truck drivers as to shipping direction
• Transferring Resin from Railcar
• Receiving resin deliveries and ensuring the proper hook up and use of the silo system (required to stoop or lift up the 40lbs)
• Obtaining samples from each bunk (4 in each railcar) and sending to Quality Department for analysis
• Direct Reports on Shift Include: Forklift Operators and Company Truck Drivers

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Educational Requirements: High School Diploma, post-secondary education preferred

Minimum Experience/Field: Minimum 2 years of warehouse experience, preferably in a supervisory capacity

Licenses/Permits Required: Valid Forklift license, a counterbalance and reach truck

Communication Skills: must have good command of the English language both verbal and written

Additional Education/Experience/Skills: Previous experience in a lean manufacturing environment and previous experience with 5S, Six sigma and TPS, preferred, Knowledge of HACCP and WHMIS

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:

• Ability to anticipate and handle challenging situations effectively, seeking input and involving others when possible
• Consistently uses good judgement while decision making, analyses problems from different angles to seek alternatives before determining best solutions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results
• Ability to prioritize tasks and support multiple departments
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision