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Operations Team Lead

Forward Air
13 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Minneapolis, MN, United States
$23 - $25 USD hourly
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Compensation: $23.00 - 25.00 / Hour The Operations Team Lead provides day‑to‑day coordination and hands‑on support for a defined shift and group of frontline employees within a logistics warehouse/site or multimodal transportation terminal. They ensure workflows, safety procedures, and SOPs are consistently followed to meet daily targets and KPIs. Working under an Operations Supervisor, Operations Manager, or Terminal/Site Manager, they prioritize tasks, allocate labor and equipment based on pre‑set plans, and assist in resolving routine issues on the floor. They play a key role in training, work quality monitoring, and supporting operational continuity. Responsibilities Schedule ocean and domestic shipments. Coordinate and direct daily work activities for assigned team members based on established schedules and operational plans. Assist the Operations Supervisor in executing daily volume, labor, and workload assignments. Conduct basic system inquiries and manual searches to help resolve inventory, shipment, or order discrepancies. Coordinate handling of urgent orders, cancellations, re-routes, and special service requirements within established guidelines. Work with customer on schedule changes Utilize WMS for all systems work (SAP) Pick, pack, and prepare items for shipping and delivery. Assist drivers with loading and unloading activities following dock and safety procedures. Identify damaged freight and promptly report issues, unsafe conditions, or equipment concerns to supervisory personnel. Perform audits on outgoing shipments Monitor work quality, safety compliance, and adherence to standard operating procedures. Escalate equipment, safety, or system issues promptly to minimize disruption. Ensure all work is completed in alignment with safety, environmental, and operational requirements. All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)/equivalent preferred but not required. Experience: 3+ years’ experience in a warehouse, distribution, logistics operations, or multimodal terminal environment; prior experience in a lead or coordinator role preferred. Demonstrated ability to motivate, train, and guide frontline employees. Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written). Ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing operational demands within established procedures. Physical Demands: Extensive standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting for 8-12 hours per/shift, with the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry freight up to 50lbs without assistance, with occasional lifting of freight up to 75lbs with assistance or mechanical aids throughout each 8-12 hour shift, multiple times per/week. Vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills sufficient to work safely in a noisy dock environment. Environment: Ability to work safely around moving equipment, vehicles, and freight in a non-climate-controlled environment, including frequent exposure to temperature extremes (both hot and cold), occasional outdoor work and/or exposure to precipitation (rain, sleet, snow, etc.), regular exposure to moving equipment, vehicle traffic, exhaust, dust, and moderate to loud noise. Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance. Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information. Technical: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.) Experience with Warehouse Management systems Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on‑site setting (listed in this posting). - #LI-Onsite #LI-KB1

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