​​The Warehouse Lead assists with leading, directing, and supervising warehouse and delivery operations. This includes assisting with supervising the performance of driver(s) and warehouse personnel while implementing and enforcing processes to maintain timely and accurate material receipts, product shipments, and material deliveries. The Warehouse Lead must also actively help improve inventory accuracy through rigorous inventory control processes and regular cycle counts. The Warehouse Lead is the secondary contact for enforcing safe work practices for the shipping/receiving and warehouse areas.​

Essential Functions

• ​​Helps monitor material flow through warehouse, including receiving, shipping and storage, assuring accuracy and efficiency at all points
• ​Assists with supervising all warehouse personnel and drivers
• ​Coordinates and assigns workload(s) to individual warehouse associates and driver(s)
• ​Coordinates deliveries with shipping department
• ​Responsible for monitoring DOT requirements and compliance
• ​Helps monitors equipment maintenance, including vehicles, ensuring preventative maintenance is always current and equipment is in good working order
• ​Responsible for shipping & receiving paperwork and computer processes
• ​Communicates with management as well as suppliers, via email or phone conversations, in a clear and professional manner
• ​Assist with performance appraisals and coaching
• ​Participate in physical inventories
• ​Keep accurate attendance records and maintain a productive work environment
• ​Maintain a high level of accuracy, efficiency and safety while ensuring quality standards by way of in-process inspections
• ​Other relative duties as assigned ​

Minimum Qualifications

• ​​High School Diploma, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
• ​3 to 5 years of experience with the commercial door and hardware industry, required
• ​Current and valid US driver's license preferred
• ​At least 1 year prior experience in a fast paced production/manufacturing environment preferred​

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• ​​Previous experience within a warehouse
• ​Effective time management and organization skills
• ​Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• ​Detail oriented
• ​Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• ​Ability to read, write, and speak Basic English in order to communicate effectively with suppliers
• ​Ability to work independently, efficiently and meet deadlines ​

Physical Demands
This position requires physical activity consistent with a construction or installation environment. The employee will spend more than two-thirds of their time standing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. Approximately one-third of the time may be spent walking and engaging in verbal communication or listening. Frequent lifting and moving of materials weighing between 25 and 50 pounds is required.

Work Environment
This role may involve travel to project sites and exposure to a variety of environmental conditions. These may include outdoor weather, proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery, and the use of hand tools or hardware. Employees may be subject to frequent heavy lifting and other physical demands typical of a construction or warehouse environment.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.