Warehouse and Production Team Lead

Warehouse & Production Team Lead Location: Glendale Heights, IL Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: Senior Leadership Team About Us We are a growing distributor with in-house assembly and production capabilities serving customers across the US and Canada. Our headquarters facility includes 25,000sf warehousing, inventory management, assembly, manufacturing, and shipping operations under one roof. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Warehouse & Production Team Lead to perform and oversee key functions that help drive operational excellence. Position Overview The Warehouse & Production Team Lead performs many daily functions for the warehouse and oversees inventory, assembly, production, receiving, shipping, and fulfillment activities at our headquarters location. This individual will lead a team of warehouse and production personnel while ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery performance. The ideal candidate is a proven operations leader who thrives in a multi-paced environment and has experience managing both warehouse operations and light manufacturing or assembly functions. Key ResponsibilitiesWarehouse Operations · Oversee receiving, inventory management, warehousing, order fulfillment, shipping, and logistics activities. · Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and process controls. · Maintain organized warehouse layout and optimize material and traffic flow. · Work with customer satisfaction managers to monitor shipping performance and customer order accuracy. · Coordinate with purchasing and customer service teams to ensure bi-lateral communication and customer first efforts are successful Production & Assembly Operations · Work with production planning leads who: o Coordinate daily production schedule and establish priorities to meet customer delivery requirements. o Monitor productivity, labor utilization, and workflow efficiency. o Ensure products meet company quality standards. o Identify/implement process improvements to increase throughput and reduce waste. Leadership & Team Development · Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse and production employees. · Conduct hiring, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as needed. · Supervise work schedules and allocate resources effectively. · Foster a positive, accountable, team-oriented culture. Safety & Compliance · Maintain a safe work environment and enforce company safety policies. · Ensure compliance with OSHA and company regulations. · Conduct safety training and regular facility inspections. · Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions. KPI’s · Track and report key operational metrics. · Develop and maintain SOPs and best practices. · Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout warehouse and production operations. QualificationsRequired · 3+ years of supervisory experience in warehouse, manufacturing, assembly, production, distribution, or operations environments. · Proven ability to supervise and motivate teams. · Experience with inventory control and warehouse management systems. · Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills. · Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems. · Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Preferred · Experience in distribution combined with assembly or light manufacturing operations. · Familiarity with continuous improvement concepts. · Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification. · Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field. Key Success Metrics · Inventory accuracy, quality and defect rates · Order fulfillment accuracy and On-time shipments · Production output and efficiency · Safety performance · Labor produ…

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