Warehouse Team Leader

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Team Leader is a key role within the Global Supply Chain Organization, responsible for leading and coordinating the Warehouse operation and dispatch Teams. The role combines hands-on materials work with leadership responsibilities to drive Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDIC) performance .

The Team Leader acts as a champion for standards , continuous improvement , and lean flow , ensuring that all processes are executed to the highest levels of compliance, accuracy, efficiency, and team engagement. Reporting to the Materials Manager.

The successful candidate will have responsibilities to:

·  Act as a “Guardian of the Standard” supported by daily SQDC walks , ensuring strict adherence to EHS guidelines, SAP integrity, Quality requirements and standard work.
·  Promote and ensure a strong EHS culture by enforcing safety standards, performing regular assessments, and leading by example
·  Develop a culture of SAP transaction discipline to ensure inventory accuracy, integrity and trust in our SAP MRP system
·  Champion high standards of housekeeping, 5S and material security , ensuring all the warehouse and dispatch areas meet requirements.
·  Monitor and ensure a high service level to facilitate production flow , escalating deviations and driving corrective actions.
·  Coordinate across cross-functional teams (Materials, Logistics, Production and Quality) to maintain smooth production flow and shipping dispatch.
·  Execute regular standard work audits and implement corrective actions with the team.
·  Lead the daily management meeting, maintaining the Daily Management Board and use structured problem-solving tools to encourage team participation.
·  Identify areas for Quality improvement , contributing to solutions leading to a reduction in product kitting errors. 
·  Plan resource and loading based on forecasted demand, ensuring optimal staffing and material availability.
·  Drive continuous improvement through Kaizen activities; maintain idea boards and lead regular improvement sessions.
·  Maintain training matrix and lead skill development to support flexibility and cell coverage.
·  Conduct team performance reviews and support development plans for material team members.
·  Perform hands-on warehouse operations as required to support team and production needs.

Essential Criteria:

·  Proven work experience in Warehouse management, team leadership experience would be an advantage
·  Previous experience working with SAP
·  Display GE Vernova Leadership Behaviours – humility, transparency and focus.
·  Proactive problem solver with structured approach to issue resolution.
·  Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet daily and takt-based production and shipping targets.
·  Strong communication skills to effectively engage team and stakeholders.
·  Computer literate, with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable Criteria:

·  Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing , particularly flow principles, takt time, and waste elimination.
·  Understanding of SQDC management systems and use of visual management tools.
·  High attention to detail and commitment to first-time quality .
·  SAP technical proficiency with capability to perform all transactions to standard.
·  Reliable, punctual, and well-organized with a track record of accountability .

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No