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>> Warehouse Distribution Lead Warehouse Distribution Lead Summary Title:Warehouse Distribution LeadID:1599Job Location:Algonquin, ILDescription **Company Overview**
Young Innovations is a manufacturer and marketer of high quality dental equipment and supplies. With an outstanding reputation for quality, our company has a broad portfolio of market leading products across a variety of categories.
**Role Overview**
The Warehouse Distribution Lead is responsible for taking a lead role in the warehousing and shipping of finished and procured goods. The successful Lead will help assure all material is handled in a safe and efficient manner that meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards while also fulfilling all customer requirements.
**Responsibilities**
* Contribute to the supervision and direction of daily shift operations related to distribution, and, as needed, effectively schedule and assign tasks based on work flow and company priorities.
* Contribute to the development, maintenance, and adherence to any applicable safety requirements. Conduct regular safety team meeting and area safety audits.
* Coordinate all small parcel activity to insure the proper movement of materials into and out of the distribution center with an emphasis on both cost-effective pricing and efficient material handling.
* Assure that good inventory control practices are observed, including lot/serial control, FIFO, and that cycle-counting is maintained within the scope of procedures.
* Identify and pursue any cost reduction projects to insure that all operations are cost effective.
* Processing and handling of all exception orders and/or international orders.
* Complete any necessary daily tasks, including pick/pack/ship procedures to ensure daily goals are met or exceeded.
* Continually function as a key contributor to the Operations leadership team.
* Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external customers, and promptly resolve any issues brought forward via that role.
* Support operational activity and special projects as requested.
**Qualifications**
* Associates degree in related field preferred
* Some supervisory/lead experience in a distribution setting is required.
* 3-5 years experience within a distribution setting, including receiving, stocking, and pick/pack/ship is required.
* Forklift certification preferred
* Knowledge of MS Office required.
* Knowledge of commonly utilized operational and quality programs and standards including ISO standards, MRP and/or WMS software, as well as exposure to commonly utilized documents such as bills of material, bills of lading, pick tickets, packing slips, work instructions, etc.
* Experience with Lean Methodology preferred.
**Physical Requirements**
Moderate physical activity is required. Daily responsibilities may require handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Bending, climbing, fine movements, and manual dexterity are also required.
*Young Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participating employer*