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Illinois Employer Warehouse Process Lead in Lincolnshire, Illinois
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Kubota Engine America
JOB TITLE:
Warehouse Process Lead
DEPARTMENT:
Distribution
REPORTS TO:
Assistant Manager, Warehouse
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
The Warehouse Process Lead is responsible for supporting the Assistant Warehouse Manager in the daily management of all the warehousing functions including receiving, Inventory storage, packing, and outbound order shipping ensuring the receipt, warehouse coordination, quality maintenance and safety of goods coming through the warehouse. Within specific limits, makes independent decisions regarding the planning, organizing, and scheduling of the work involved.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in supervising and coordinating activities of workers concerned with picking product and preparing it for same day shipping, both nationally and internationally, and via expedited carrier services
Train, motivate, and monitor performance of the Warehouse Team and provide constructive feedback as necessary
Improve area operations, efficiency and servicing to both internal and external customers. This includes understanding S4 HANA processes, identifying and fixing issues, and uniformly training staff.
Monitor the unloading of all materials, ensure materials are staged for quality and quantity Verification
Report material received and confirm receiving reports accuracy
Monitor and measure warehouse performance to ensure efficient, effective movement and storage of material
Resolve discrepancies regarding invoices, packing slips, and receiving paperwork
Research and resolve quality/quantity discrepancies
Ensure materials/engines are staged for counting and inspection
Responsible for preparing outbound shipments on schedule and communicating with Customer Service on and issues or discrepancies
Maintain and manage the flow of paperwork for timely data entry
Monitor shipments to ensure customer specific requirements are met
Routinely enter and extract data from the appropriate computer system/software
Participate in continuous inventory cycle-count and yearly physical inventory as needed
Adhere to warehouse quality control guidelines and standards; make appropriate suggestions for improvements
Aide Assistant Warehouse Manager in establishing new processes for warehouse improvements
Drive forklift in a safe manner ensuring loads are stable and secure
Maintain an orderly work environment by ensuring general maintenance and organization of the dock and inventory areas
Monitor the work of other material handlers in the warehouse, planners and projects to ensure appropriate process, quality and quantity of work, staff needs and training requirements
Make recommendations related to training and coaching
General housekeeping which includes sweeping, dusting, and mopping
Maintain an organized and secure work environment
Support co-workers in other departments as needed
Inform Manager of all noteworthy activities
Follow safety guidelines and department and corporate policies and procedures
Authority
Assists in the oversight of Warehouse staff
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of packaging methods and ability to determine packaging requirements
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; be reliable and punctual
Effective team leadership skills
Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and meet deadlines, maintain a flexible attitude and approach towards assignments, and maintain level of organization in a changing and fast paced environment
Good command of the English language, both written and verbal
Ability to comprehend a variety of instructions, both oral and written
Ability to be tactf ul and diplomatic in challenging situations
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, and establish facts
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals; capable of understanding weights and measures
Intermediate knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
Strong knowledge of computerized inventory system
Ability to operate fork lift trucks
Experience with UPS/FEDEX online sof