1st shift Lead

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations, such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between us and a larger corporation is that here at Unique, we are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons. So if you're looking for a job that is exciting, rewarding, and team-focused - then apply today We would love to have you come join the party.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a Team Lead– First Shift, to work in the DG Department, Virginia warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Assists department manager/Sr. Lead in organizing and delegating the responsibilities and duties of the line staff/associates so the department runs efficiently and productivity is maintained.
• Examines work of the specific department ensuring 100% accuracy in completion of all work orders.
• Troubleshoots problems with the work process and relays this information to manager or supervisor.
• Assists employees with work process problems.
• Maintains daily logs and records for proper record-keeping and reporting.
• Directs the proper stacking, labeling, and inspection and quality for all orders processed through the department.
• Effectively maintains work area.
• Interacts with all areas of the department to understand issues and assess needs to improve consistency and integrity of processes.
• Assists department manager and/or Senior Lead with providing work direction to area employees, bringing safety concerns to supervisor’s attention and providing performance feedback on co-workers.
• Provides training to new hires and existing employees.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Stays current with developments within the manufacturing and distribution field and shares expertise with others.
• Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others, and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
• A commitment to company wide quality and safety is required.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with management and co-workers in order to meet departmental goals.
• Strong mathematical skills are essential for this position.
• Strong typing and computer skills – Proficient on MS Office Products. Working knowledge of JDE / WMS essential.
• Ability to maintain strong attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofreading materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to multi-task and follow through on action items.
• Ability to work independently with little direction.
• Continued education preferred
• One-year experience in a distribution/manufacturing environment preferred
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Unique Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regards to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.