Group Leader, Warehouse

Job Summary

The Group Leader position supports the shift supervisor with the activities of the Warehouse Coordinators and warehouse productivity at the FK USA Warehouses at 25, Cornell, and Ruby Street, Melose Park, Illinois.

This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring order picking and returns, receiving, shipping activities, work flow, inventory issues, visitor/driver control, and daily assignments of the Warehouse Coordinators. This position reports to the Supervisor, Warehouse Operations or designated supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately allocates manpower resources to ensure the proper and timely execution of both scheduled and unscheduled production orders daily. This includes but is not limited to accomplish the task of receiving, picking, verifying and putting materials along with cycle counting activities.

• Supports communication of instructions and initiatives from management to warehouse crew.

• Leads the daily production to pick materials required to support the Melrose Park production schedule.

• Oversees shipping activities to ensure that all orders picked are shipped to the plant when requested.

• Ensures that all materials are staged and ready for truck driver to transport between plants.

• Coordinates deliveries and requirements with the truck drivers.

• Ensures that all SAP transactions actions have been confirmed for materials picked and/or put away

• Helps to identify possible improvements in physical or system processes. • Coordinates special projects on assigned shift.

• Covers as the point-of-contact and shift lead for shift supervisor for time off and vacations

• Effectively communicates with Supervisor regarding feedback pertaining to personnel performance or questions and concerns.

• Achieves and maintain Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC, Qualified Trainer status; serves as the warehouse active powered industrial equipment trainer.

• Able to train employees on all aspects of SAP required for Warehouse Coordinator's position.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a warehouse position Good working knowledge of all functional areas of the warehouse.

• Good SAP knowledge and some knowledge of Microsoft Office products with spreadsheet applications (Excel) skills.

• Solid math and effective problem-solving skills with demonstrated use of sound judgment. Good communications and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and lead a team.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company match, and wellness program.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.