Title:  OP Lead Warehouse

Reports to: Department Supervisor

Department:

 Full-time

 Nonexempt

Company Summary:

Since 1961, the Wellborn family has owned and operated Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. The goal is to provide kitchen and bath cabinets crafted by dedicated Wellborn employees with the utmost quality and care. Today, over 55 years later, the product line has broadened to include cabinetry and storage solutions to help maximize the total home living space.  

Job Summary: The Warehouse Lead Person oversees the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring the accurate receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of materials. This position provides leadership to warehouse team members while maintaining a safe, organized, and productive work environment that supports manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct warehouse personnel to achieve daily production and shipping goals.
• Coordinate the receiving, storage, and distribution of raw materials, hardware, and finished products.
• Ensure production departments receive materials in a timely manner.
• Verify inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Train new employees on warehouse procedures, equipment operation, and safety requirements.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching and guidance.
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage and accuracy.
• Assist with scheduling workflow to maximize efficiency.
• Maintain an organized warehouse using 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Production, Shipping, and Quality departments to resolve material issues.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor with special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 2–5 years of warehouse experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Previous leadership or team lead experience preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Basic computer skills and experience with ERP or warehouse management systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. The employee is subject to extreme inside environmental conditions frequently with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change. Must be able to endure the extreme heat of summer weather.

• Primarily works in a manufacturing and dusty environment.
• Frequently required use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear clearly.
• Frequently required to bend; lift; stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds
• Frequently required to lift up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/ or abilities. To perform this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.