Warehouse Lead

Posted:
10/15/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
South Dakota, United States ⋅ District of Columbia, United States ⋅ Washington, District of Columbia, United States ⋅ Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. 

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
  • 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company

POSITION SUMMARY
Leads and coordinates activities of teammates engaged in unloading trucks, receiving product, put away of product, replenishment, or product, picking product, sortation of goods and loading trucks. Ensures the smooth flow of operations.
• Teammates promoted into this position must:
• Be able to perform all the functions of a Distribution Teammate - Equipment operator and/or Specialist.
• Exhibit the willingness to expand their responsibilities.
• Maintain a solid attendance record.
• Willingness to flex work hours to DC needs.
• Be knowledgeable in all areas they will be leading others.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Tools/Equipment
• Proficient using RF/Voice Pick/Visual Pick technology to perform tasks.
• Proficient using manual and motorized Material Handling Equipment (cherry picker, reach truck, double reach, sit down forklift, motorized pallet jack, etc.)
Leadership
• Assigns job functions to teammates according to shipping and receiving schedules and operational demands.
• Ensures accuracy of all shipping/receiving orders and documents.
• Trains or ensures the training of new teammates or retrains existing teammates in job functions.
• Studies production schedules and estimates teammate-hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Interprets specifications and job orders to teammates and assigns duties.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Provide proactive performance feedback to teammates, assisting teammates, and providing coaching.
• Oversee and manage expedited product request as communicated to the warehouse.
• Work with DC leadership to execute initiatives to improve DC metrics & financial performance.
• Achieve assigned function KPIs (key performance indications) for Safety, Quality, Productivity & Turnover.
• Makes recommendations and implements customer service for assigned functions, resolving issues relating to service quality, pick/pack/ship requirements, and deliveries.
• Oversees assigned functions' adherence to company standard SOP's/WI's for warehouse management and transportation.
• Communicates with supervisors and or management team regarding personnel issues and day to day operations.
• Conducts team talks or start up meetings in conjunction with supervisors.
• Provides regular feedback to supervisors and managers on teammate performance.
General
• Can perform all the functions of a Distribution Teammate - Equipment operator at a high level of efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain a good standing rating within the organization.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Follows safety policies and procedures and corrects or communicates hazards to management.
• Perform additional duties as directed.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
General knowledge of a variety of basic topics (math, reading, basic accounting, typing, etc.) Equal to a high school diploma. Successful completion of all company warehouse training modules resulting in certification.
• Prior experience working in a warehouse/distribution center a plus.
• Warehouse/Operations certification a plus
• At least one year of O&M experience required; for external hires warehouse lead or supervisor experience preferred.

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.