Warehouse Lead, Cheektowaga

Description:The legacy that is today Wavepoint is a story of successfully creating and executing customer-driven solutions that align with ever-changing market conditions, born out of the demand for single-source logistics, both responsive and competitive. We'd like to say we planned it all back in 1978 when we booked the first truckload, but, in full disclosure, we followed the market as it drove us to where we are today. Things have changed – and keep changing – and we're a provider for these times. Grassroots growth of individual trucking, warehousing, and brokerage enterprises brought together under new entrepreneurial leadership is now aligned with the shared visions of excellence, supported by a talented staff and best-in-class assets, and the all-important ‘can-do' spirit.

Benefits Offered:

Competitive Wages

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

8 Paid vacation days

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company match 401(k) Retirement Savings

Warehouse Lead Description:

In the absence of Warehouse Management/Supervision, the Lead Position assumes full responsibility for warehouse operations for the assigned facility. The position is responsible for the accurate and efficient execution of all work processes necessary to complete the assigned workload safely and productively while meeting customer expectations. Ensures the operating efficiency, accuracy, and damage targets are met by managing and communicating with team members and Warehouse leadership.

Essential Functions:

Sets an example of personal performance and integrity, which encourages excellence and collaboration among team members. Follows up on commitments to others.

Able to effectively lead and manage other team members. Uses coaching and recognition to achieve desired results constructively.

Addresses subordinate's performance when not meeting expectations. Gives training and coaching to subordinates when needed. Demonstrates good judgment when involving management in personnel issues.

Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships both internal and external to the organization. Considers the feelings and opinions of others when dealing with conflict or problem-solving issues.

Is self-directed in initiating actions towards goals. Displays a solid work ethic and will persist at tasks despite encountering unexpected difficulties.

Thinks creatively in developing solutions. Applies technical knowledge effectively.

Able to display confidence even in stressful situations. Deals constructively with his/her failures- takes ownership. Able to shift priorities to accommodate changing job demands.

Communicates with employees and truck drivers effectively and positively.

Understands and applies relevant business knowledge/education with employees (ex., Performance standards, Department Goals, Continuous Improvement, etc).

Keeps the facility tour and audit ready by following and recording information on the daily cleaning schedule and warehouse cleaning schedule.

Assists in maintaining accurate records for inventory.

Fills out and maintains administrative records as necessary for all department activities.

Enter data into reports and billing accurately.

Any other duties assigned by Warehouse management.

Requirements:High School Diploma

Lean training preferred, not required.

Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office.

Must be efficient and accurate in data/billing entries into the system. Must achieve all necessary deadlines.

Must be able to effectively communicate with customers by e-mail, phone, and other correspondence. Must be prompt and accurate in all responses.

Skilled in operating relevant material handling equipment (ex, forklifts, stretch wrappers, etc.). Able to effectively train others in how to operate safely.

Compensation details: 22 Hourly Wage

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