Lead Warehouse Associate- 1st Shift

NFI Parts™ is North America’s most comprehensive organization providing parts, technical publications, training, and support for buses and motor coaches. NFI Parts is the parts division of NFI Group, providing replacement parts for New Flyer® transit buses, MCI® motor coaches, ADL buses, ARBOC® vehicles, as well as the product lines for the acquired NABI and Orion parts businesses. Additionally, NFI Parts has extensive cross references for parts that are common with other bus, coach, and cutaway product lines and has a mature supply base and established relationships with over 1,000 suppliers. Further information is available at www.nfi.parts.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Warehouse Lead operates as a hands-on leader, serving and motivating warehouse employees, leading by example, and fostering a positive team-building atmosphere. They will perform daily warehouse duties as expected of a level III associate. In the absence of the Supervisor, the Warehouse Lead will perform all day-to-day functions of the Supervisor including security of the building.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

·         Ensure a culture of safety by enforcing safety standards and adhering to operational procedures.

·         Lead by example to ensure that all procedures and best practices are consistently followed.

·         Perform daily warehouse duties as directed by the Supervisor.

·         Assist with direction of associates and management of daily workflow within the framework of daily assignment.

·         Support other team members by being an expert in appropriate systems- i.e. WMS, Oracle.

·         Assist in training of new associates as required.

·         Assist in leading continuous improvement initiatives.

·         Assist in implementing lean objectives and 5S activities.

·         Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the assigned area in the absence of the PDC Supervisor.

Requirements

·         HS Diploma or GED

·         3+ years of warehouse experience, distribution environment preferred.

·         Previous experience in a leadership role preferred.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Suite, TMS, and Oracle experience a plus.

·         Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.

·         Strong people skills including communication, conflict management, empathy, active listening, negotiation, positive attitude, ability to mediate disputes, being tolerant of differences, and teamwork.

·         Material handling equipment experience, including forklift, reach truck, and cherry picker required.

·         Strong planning and organizational skills.

·         Good problem solving and reasoning skills.

Benefits

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

Competitive Wages

Excellent Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 401K

A continuous learning environment

Ability to advance your career with a growing company

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, e­fficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.