Warehouse Lead

**Warehouse Lead** **Chesapeake, VA** **$21.50- $26.00, Full-time** **Description** Givens is Driven To Deliver - both for our customers and our employees. Since 1957 Givens has provided customers a single source solution for warehouse, distribution, transportation, packing and crating and air freight services. We are looking a Warehouse Lead for our warehouse. As the Warehouse Lead you will assist the Warehouse Supervisor in shipping, receiving, keeping an accurate inventory, operating a forklift and other warehouse operational needs. You will help lead staff in the support of operations to satisfy customer expectations and meet company goals. **Position Objective:** Assist supervisor in coordinating warehouse operations. Responsible for leading team towards goals in receiving, shipping and inventory accuracy. **Duties:** - Plan staffing needs by communicating with supervisor to align headcount to labor needs for the day, ideally planning for the next shift - Use WMS data to improve operational efficiency and troubleshoot problems - Maintain documentation in line with shipping and receiving SOPs, including but not limited to vendor/driver logs, receiving documents, bills of lading, etc - Provide feedback to supervisor regarding performance of subordinates - Assist supervisor in training and development of new associates - Responsible for opening or closing the facility daily - Maintain high level of professionalism in all communication with associates, offices, and/or customers - Maintain a clean and safe work area for all associates - Perform the duties of supervisor on a limited basis - Works to accomplish the Givens Mission every day through a dedication to the Givens Values of Integrity, Family, Drive **Experience:** - Previous leadership experience in a warehousing environment - At least two years of warehousing experience - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Preferred WMS, and RF technology experience - SAP is a plus **Personal Attributes:** - Strong written and verbal communications skills - Problem solving mentality - Capacity to lead and motivate others - Ability to work well on a team - Meticulous, detail oriented, and hard working - Able to lead team independently for extended periods - Able to work flexibly, frequently shifting from supervision to direct activity - Strong organizational and analytical skills to oversee, prioritize, and meet deadlines **Benefits** - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Retirement Plan (401k with company match) - Life Insurance (Basic & Voluntary) - Short Term & Long Term Disability - Paid Time Off - 10 Holidays per year