Warehouse Lead Associate

Full-Time

1st Shift

Olive Branch, MS, US

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP), a global organization headquartered in Latham, NY is a leading provider of hand protection and PPE to Industrial and Construction markets. Recent growth includes the joining of West Chester Protective Gear, Worldwide Protective Products, QRP, Uniform Technology, Boss Gloves and Caiman Gloves into the PIP family. Combined, we are now a referenced global leader in Hand Protection and Safety products.

As a Warehouse Lead Associate at Protective Industrial Products, you will play an important role in efficiently and effectively distributing industrial products within our warehouse facility. You will be responsible for leading a team of warehouse associates, ensuring that daily operations run smoothly, and orders are shipped accurately and on time. Your leadership skills will be critical in maintaining a high-level of productivity and quality within the distribution center.

Key Responsibilities:

• Able to provide operational and functional leadership.

• Participate in/lead shift team meetings related to training(s), performance management, and scheduling.

• Perform all functions of order picking/packing and shipping as needed to keep warehouse operations current.

• Drive standard operating procedures and continuous improvement across all departments.

• Assign resources prior and during the shift to keep various work areas properly staffed.

• Ensure individual and team output/production meets goals and objectives.

• Ensure that your team is working within the guidelines of all company policies and procedures.

• Troubleshoot quality issues and assist in problem solving.

• Communicate any warehouse-related issues during shift to Supervisor.

• Communicate department information to the team.

• Complete assignments and report metrics at department meetings

• Able to follow/understand/promote departmental safety regulations.

• Monitor and maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.

• Maintain and improve inventory integrity.

• Flexibility to work OT when needed, including occasional Saturdays.

• Be vigilant and visible on the production floor.

Other Requirements:

• Conduct other work as directed by supervisor.

• Basic computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

• Forklift experience preferred.

• Support improving company culture and maintain a positive attitude.

• Communicate with and lead employees courteously and professionally.

• Generate excitement and willingness to ‘Go the extra mile’ to meet/exceed department goals.

• Must be an effective listener.

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and multi-tasking abilities

• Bilingual skills a plus

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Associate degree in a related field is a plus

Experience

• 4-8 years in a supervisory role within a distribution work environment

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sufficient physical ability to walk, stand and sit; frequently bend, push, and pull and occasionally lift and carry moderate amounts of weight in a fast-paced environment.

PIP Global Safety (PIP) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. PIP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.