Warehouse Lead

Company: Farmhouse Pottery
Job type: Full-time

The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the employees, equipment, and products in Farmhouse Pottery’s warehouse. On a day-to-day basis, this position will oversee the functions of shipping, receiving, returns and transfers, physical product storage, and inventory via NetSuite, our ERP. It is also the job of the Warehouse Lead to provide performance reports to management and institute procedures to increase efficiency. This position reports to our Operations Manager.
Responsibilities include:
Oversee the Warehouse Team
Schedule the work shifts and direct workflow for warehouse and shipping departments
Conduct employee performance reviews
Initiate, coordinate, and enforce operations policies and procedures
Ensure the safety and training of staff
Oversee Warehouse Operations
Oversee receiving of inventory, order returns, warehousing, and distribution operations with an emphasis on efficiency
Maintain physical product storage and bin organization within the warehouse
Maintain inventory accuracy in NetSuite (Farmhouse’s ERP) via stock control, inventory counts, and adjustments as needed
Coordinate and oversee weekly inventory transfers and deliveries to retail store
Oversee lamp assembly process, ensuring best practices and proper procedures are followed
Oversee work orders for product assembly 
Oversee order management and processing
Maintain awareness and knowledge of the condition and location of fleet vehicles
Reporting and Deliverables
Maintain documentation and keep accurate records of warehouse activities
Report on and implement improvements to operations that support company goals for growth and profitability
This should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities. There may be some variation and/or development of the above duties and responsibilities without changing the general nature of the job.
Requirements
Two years minimum management experience or equivalent
3+ years experience in a warehouse environment or equivalent experience
General tech comfort and experience in Excel a must, experience using an ERP (such as NetSuite) or WMS system a plus
Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to set goals, motivate, and manage conflict
Good project management skills, including strong decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Must adhere to all safety standards
Forklift certified a plus
If you do not have all of these experiences, please still consider applying!
Physical Requirements:
Frequently carry, raise, or lower objects up to 40 pounds from one level to another
Remain on feet in an upright position for continuous periods of time
Ability to walk throughout the building, including up and down stairs and outside
Exerting force up to 40 pounds on a regular basis to move an object towards or away from team member
Good hand-eye coordination and hand strength
Regularly reaching for, grasping, and/or picking up objects
Bending forward by bending at the waist or bending legs and spine
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Eight weeks paid parental leave
Eight company paid holidays
Paid time off
401(k) with 4% company match
Annual company profit sharing
Opportunity to make your own pottery, plus product discounts

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