Warehouse Team Lead

Warehouse Team Lead – Fluid Power Products & Services Reports To: General Manager Department: Warehouse Operations Employment Status: Full-Time Position Summary The Warehouse Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, coordinating workflow, and ensuring the safe, timely, and accurate completion of customer orders, repairs, assemblies, and service work. This hands-on leadership position combines technical expertise in fluid power systems with employee supervision, quality assurance, inventory coordination, and customer service. This position helps maintain an efficient, organized, and safety-focused work environment in a small-business setting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Warehouse Operations & Workflow Coordinate and prioritize daily warehouse activities, work orders, repairs, assemblies, and customer requests. Assign work based on employee skills, workload, and customer deadlines. Perform hands-on work involving hydraulic and pneumatic components, hose assemblies, power units, valves, manifolds, and related fluid power products. Monitor job progress to ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. Identify workflow issues and recommend improvements to productivity, processes, and warehouse organization. Employee Leadership & Training Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, and technical support to warehouse employees. Train employees on warehouse procedures, equipment operation, product assembly, and safe work practices. Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and consistent work standards. Communicate staffing, performance, and operational concerns to management. Quality Control & Safety Inspect completed work to verify accuracy, workmanship, and compliance with customer specifications. Ensure appropriate testing, documentation, and inspection procedures are followed. Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained. Enforce company safety policies, including proper handling of hydraulic fluids, pressurized systems, machinery, and lifting equipment. Report safety concerns, equipment problems, and quality issues promptly. Inventory & Materials Management Monitor warehouse inventory, supplies, and commonly used components. Coordinate material needs with purchasing or office personnel to minimize delays. Identify shortages, damaged materials, and opportunities to reduce waste. Ensure parts, tools, and equipment are stored properly and accurately tracked. Communication & Customer Support Coordinate with sales, customer service, and management regarding job requirements, priorities, and completion dates. Assist with technical questions, troubleshooting, and product recommendations as needed. Communicate delays, material shortages, and unusual repair or assembly requirements promptly. Support customer satisfaction through reliable workmanship, responsive service, and timely completion of orders. Qualifications Experience in a manufacturing, industrial service, hydraulic, pneumatic, or fluid power environment. Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and interpret work orders, drawings, schematics, and technical specifications. Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic components, hose assemblies, fittings, and related equipment. Demonstrated leadership, organization, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to prioritize multiple jobs while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines. Proficiency with basic computer applications and inventory or work-order systems. Preferred Qualifications: Two-plus years warehouse experience; fluid power industry training or certifications; experience with hydraulic system troubleshooting, assembly, testing, and repair. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform hands-on warehouse work for extended periods. Must be able to safely handle tools, equipment, and materials within established lifting and safety guidelines. Performance Expec…

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