Team Leader

Key Accountabilities

• Solicits feedback and input from warehouse operators to create or modify warehouse procedures or work instructions.
• Supervises warehousing operation in the absence of warehouse supervisor.
• Assists in monitoring space utilization in warehouse and provides recommendations to warehouse supervisor for approval.
• Monitors and performs cycle counts.
• Assists in maintaining a high level of security in the warehouse area.
• Responsible for the housekeeping and organization of the warehouse area.
• Responsible for implementation of 5’s, lean manufacturing, safety and quality principles.
• Responsible for the organization and maintenance of shop floor production-stocking locations.
• Responsible for proper equipment functioning and contacting technician for equipment failures.
• Responsible for monitoring employee performance and statistics.
• Responsible for monitoring and meeting KPI’s.
• Insures the processing of customer returns on a daily basis.
• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as required
• Controls the flow of production and or distribution orders to ensure they are processed correctly and on time.
• Coordinates and controls the handling, storage and flow of finished product and raw material through the warehouse and production areas.

Responsible for the training of all warehouse employees on warehouse procedures, work instructions, material flows, and system applications as it relates to the logistics operation and ISO standards and procedures.

Professional Knowledge and Experience

• 3-4 years of relevant business experience necessary.
• Minimum 3 year experience in an automated warehouse environment
• Warehouse experience a plus
• Excellent knowledge of warehouse management system functionalities
• 5S/6S Experience preferred
• Basic Computer skills/MS Office
• Lead/Supervisor experience preferred (4-8 people)
• RF Barcode experience
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits:

Festo Corporation offers a robust benefits package, which is designed to help employees and their dependents stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. This is just one way we strive to provide employees with a rewarding workplace. As an effort to keep pace with healthcare trends, Festo Corporation is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to its employees which includes...Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Programs, Short-term and Long-term disability, 401k, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Educational assistance and many more.

Festo is an equal opportunity employer.  We believe that the best way to attract and retain a diverse workforce is to encourage a culture of inclusion within our organization.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

4 weeks' vacation