Lead Associate - Supply Chain Services

As the Lead Associate - Supply Chain Services, you will be responsible for performing project based specialized wire cutting and/or supply chain services project tasks while demonstrating expert level knowledge in these areas. You will perform value added services within the warehouse such as subsequent manufacturing and assembling ready to install products. You will be responsible for checking work and assisting the Supervisor/Manager in directing and controlling work of other associates and job assignments within the Services.

Responsibilities:

- Perform all the tasks of Services and Senior Supply Chain Services Associates, including: specialized wire cutting (i.e. – insta-reels, parallels, speedpulls, striping, dying, printing, etc.), value-added services, subsequent manufacturing and assembly, planning resources and materials needed, keeping track of related inventory, and providing service repairs when necessary.

- Directly assists Supervisors and performs supervisory responsibilities when assigned, including executing corrective actions, mentoring and training junior employees, and driving a positive work environment for strong employee morale

- Operates a cutting machine and other warehouse equipment to prepare customer specific orders

- Monitors workflow and completion rates, error rates, return metrics, and coordinates reporting to and from management

- Help maintain a safe work environment by performing a daily safety walk and communicating findings to Supervisors, monitoring compliance with safety regulation requirements, and participation within safety committees

- Execute the Audit tool Security Check list requirements monthly and coordinate findings with management

- Review complex shipments and staged goods prior to shipping for quality, assist with customer returns, and update monthly fuel service charges and shipping cost documents.

Qualifications:

- High School Degree or Equivalent required

- Licenses/Certificates/Designations - Forklift Certification preferred

- 5 years of warehouse and distribution operations experience

- 1 year of experience as a Lead Associate – Operations or Senior Associate – Supply Chain Services or similar role

- 1 year experience with project related technical assembly and or manufacturing finished goods

- Experience with specialized wire cutting

- Ability to operate a forklift or have the ability to obtain a forklift certification

- Project coordination skills

- Mechanical and technical aptitude

- Ability to follow direction

- Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment

- Experience or ability to lead a team

- Basic understanding of computer networking

- Analytical skills, attention to detail

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Ability operate machinery

- Knowledge of electrical, construction or mechanical products preferred

- Ability to prepare for emerging customer needs preferred

Working Environment: Warehouse – Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment. The noise level is moderately quiet. Generally well ventilated and well lighted. Warehouse employees may be exposed to all kinds of weather and may be required to wear protective clothing. Operates heavy equipment. Strict safety regulations may be required.

Physical Expectations:

- Work is physically strenuous and workers are required to lift heavy packages up to 50 pounds.

- Work may require excessive bending or stooping.

- Employee required to climb ladders.

- Employee required to use hand tools.

- Employee uses heavy machinery (e.g., forklift, etc.).