Warehouse Lead 2nd shift

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation. At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Why AHEAD: Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between. We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning. USA Employment Benefits include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401(k) - Paid company holidays - Paid time off - Paid parental and caregiver leave - Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. Use of AI: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, or to capture recordings and create transcriptions or summaries during interviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please refer to the Candidate Privacy Notice or contact us at [email protected]. You may opt-out of the review or analysis of your application and resume by AI tools by using the General Application. Please include the role you wish to apply for in the Additional Information field. You may also choose to opt-out of recording and transcription at any time, including after joining an interview.  Candidates will not be penalized for choosing to opt-out. Duties/Responsibilities Lead a team of warehouse associates, motivating them to achieve and maintain a high level of productivity and accuracy Help Manager identify staffing needs and delegate tasks assigning labor as receipt-stocking-pick workflow dictates Help to oversee warehouse receiving, material movement, and picking of warehouse purchase orders and work orders by actively contributing to those tasks while setting expectations and meeting KPI Ensure adherence to safety protocols and procedures, maintaining a safe working environment for all employees Collaborate with other departments, such as sales/account coordinators and production staff, to ensure smooth operations Maintain and manage accurate warehouse inventory and receipt/picking records including cycle count initiatives and complete stock inventory accuracy Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy Train new warehouse associates and provide ongoing coaching and development to the team Address departmental inquiries or requests and resolve any order fulfillment issues Maintain a clean, organized, and well-maintained warehouse environment Assist with planning and leading departmental and continuous improvement projects Assist with troubleshooting and root cause identification for receiving and picking errors and corrective/preventative action initiatives Contributes to creating, improving, and training on SOPs and Dozuki documentation Leading and assisting in 5s implementation, adherence, and audits Duties assigned by Supervisor or Manager Backup Warehouse Associate 1, 2, & 3 roles Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow step-by-step instructions Ability to adjust and follow instructions in a fast-paced environment Contributes to the completing of projects on time, using project management software to manage the projects Education/Experience Required education and experience. High school diploma and 2-3 years’ experience in a warehouse shipping environment, preferably in a supervisory or lead role Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and use simple math. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in warehouse management principles and best practices. Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) a plus. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills – Microsoft Office Experience required, MS TEAMS experience preferred. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Operate an electric pallet jack (required) and Stand-Up Reach Truck (preferred). Physical Demands This job operates in a professional warehouse and production environment. Physical Demands (the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.) They are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a repetitive basis Ability to work on feet 8+ hours a day No travel is expected for this position.

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