Shipping and Receiving Lead
Gateway Tire of Texas (Fort Worth)Overview The Warehouse Operations Lead is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all daily inbound and outbound warehouse activities to ensure the efficient unloading, accurate receiving, storage, and movement of product throughout the facility. This role serves as the primary liaison between warehouse leadership, lumping crews, receiving personnel, and put-away teams to maintain operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, safety compliance, and service-level expectations. The Warehouse Operations Lead monitors workflow execution, assigns and prioritizes tasks, resolves operational issues, and ensures freight is processed in a timely and accurate manner. This position plays a critical role in driving productivity, maintaining a safe work environment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations. Key Responsibilities Assign dock doors for inbound trucks to optimize warehouse flow and minimize carrier wait times. Coordinate and assign outbound tasks, including verifying and checking freight loaded onto outbound trailers. Schedule daily inbound trucks and containers to maintain a consistent and efficient workflow. Create load IDs for all products scheduled for receipt on the following business day. Generate and distribute receiving documentation after unloading and scanning activities are completed. Ensure all receiving paperwork and system transactions are accurate, complete, and processed within required timelines. Lead and supervise lumpers, receiving associates, and put-away personnel, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety standards are met. Provide daily direction, coaching, and performance feedback to team members to support operational goals. Ensure containers and inbound trailers are unloaded promptly to meet receiving schedules and customer service requirements. Monitor product stacking, staging, and organization to facilitate efficient and accurate put-away operations. Communicate inbound status, workload updates, delays, and operational concerns to warehouse leadership. Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate issues that may affect receiving efficiency, inventory accuracy, or warehouse performance. Maintain compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and operational procedures. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and service levels. Regular schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturdays as needed based on operational requirements, inbound volume, customer demand, or business needs. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Minimum of three years of warehouse, receiving, or distribution experience; tire or automotive distribution experience preferred. Demonstrated leadership experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), RF scanners, and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the position. Forklift certification or the ability to become certified preferred. Core Competencies Leadership and team development Attention to detail and inventory accuracy Effective communication and interpersonal skills Time management and prioritization Problem-solving and decision-making Safety leadership and compliance Operational planning and coordination Customer service and accountability Adaptability in a fast-paced distribution environment Physical Requirements Frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday. Ability to work in varying warehouse conditions, including temperature fluctuations. Ability to safely operate material handling equipment and work around moving machinery and trailers. Success in this role may be measured by: Shipping/Receiving accuracy and inventory integrity Put-away completion rates Do…