Warehouse Team Lead
Trinchero Family EstatesReq ID: 7116 Department: Operations Status: Reg F-T Non-Exempt, Nonexempt Location: Lodi, California (US-CA) Workplace Location: Job Summary The Warehouse Lead plays a critical role in supporting Trinchero’s operational excellence by leading their assigned warehouse operations team, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and mentoring team members . This role combines hands on warehouse operations with an entry level leadership responsibility, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and team development to drive performance. Essential Functions The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Leadership may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Safety And Compliance Promote and maintain a safe working environment by following and enforcing all safety rules, reporting incidents, and taking corrective action immediately. Actively participate in and lead safety programs, including emergency response drills, Behavior Based Safety observations, safety committee meetings and safety tailgates. Ensure compliance with company policies such as PIT Safety program, GMP and SQF standards. Operational Leadership Lead daily tasks and warehouse operations including receiving, staging loading, unloading and inventory management. Communicate staffing needs, equipment requirements and repairs needs to management. Facilitates or participates in team meetings, daily huddles, town halls and discussions related to problem solving and project execution. Maintain accurate warehouse records, inventory tracking, and forklift operational logs. Team Development Support onboarding of new hires and training of warehouse staff including training certification and safety tailgates as well as being an effective mentor to the team. Mentor warehouse staff by promoting accountability and professional growth. Contribute to career planning, performance reviews, and professional development of the warehouse team. Model servant leadership by empowering employees and fostering team culture. Collaboration And Communication Participate in problem solving sessions, daily huddles and town halls. Actively participate in development activities that support Lean Leadership culture and continuous improvement within the department. Partner cross-functional teams including Quality Control, Traffic, Customer Service, Maintenance and Bottling to ensure smooth warehouse operations. Monitor Receiving schedules, loading/staging performance, shipment readiness report, and customer complaints. Manage assignments delegated by the warehouse or other departments. Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Experience: Minimum 2 years of Warehouse experience; including leadership experience preferred. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Forklift Certification. Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Word, Outlooks and Excel) ability to prepare reports. Basic SAP warehouse management knowledge and experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Strong commitment to zero-incident culture with the ability to both lead and participate in warehouse safety programs. Skilled are overseeing workflow, reallocating resources, and ensuring inventory and shipping accuracy. Proficient in warehouse operations, forklift use, and understanding GMP and SQF standards. Knowledge of Lean Leadership principles, focusing on continuous improvement and identifying areas of waste. Ability to work in a safe, efficient, and cooperative manner. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective teams and foster accountability and team growth. Strong written and verbal skills with ability to provide clear instructions and collaborate across departments. Ability to embrace change and respond to frequently changing production pressures. Strong analytical and mathematical skills; attention to detail and foll…