Warehouse Front Line Leader
Description
COMPANY SUMMARY
We’re excited to welcome new talent to PIP Global Safety as we begin a new chapter with our acquisition of Honeywell Safety Products—doubling our global reach and strengthening our mission to protect workers worldwide. As a leading PPE manufacturer with 40+ years of innovation, we deliver trusted protection and solutions that empower performance and well-being, guided by our core values. When you join us, you’ll find not only career growth but also comprehensive benefits—including health coverage, competitive PTO, paid holidays, and a company-matched 401(k)—all designed to support your future and well-being.
JOB SUMMARY
The Warehouse 2nd Shift Front Line Leader is responsible for leading a team of frontline employees, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring the highest levels of safety, productivity, and efficiency within their assigned area. This role plays a critical part in fostering a positive work environment, encouraging collaboration, and driving continuous improvement to achieve area Key Process Indicators (KPIs). The Front Line Leader serves as both a coach and a resource, ensuring operational excellence while supporting employee engagement and development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, motivate, and coach a team of 6+ employees to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and order accuracy targets.
- Assign staff work daily based on operational priorities, employee skill levels, and workload demands.
- Monitor employee performance against attendance, safety, quality, and productivity standards, providing feedback and coaching.
- Identify training needs and coordinate with training leaders and HR to close skill gaps.
- Learn and effectively utilize Warehouse Management System (WMS) software to manage workflow, inventory movement, and operational reporting.
- Serve as the primary contact for documenting safety incidents, including near misses, and ensure adherence to safety procedures.
- Conduct regular Gemba walks to observe operations, identify improvement opportunities, and reinforce safety and operational standards.
- Maintain clear communication within the team and across departments, sharing updates with site leadership through huddles and operational meetings.
- Oversee daily operations to ensure workflow efficiency, equipment readiness, and adherence to quality standards.
- Support processing of small parcel orders and ensure timely, accurate order fulfillment.
- Identify operational challenges or improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
REQUIRED SKILLS FOR SUCCESS
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in a distribution, warehousing, or manufacturing environment, with prior leadership experience strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and engage a diverse team.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Computer proficiency required, including experience with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn warehouse management software and operational systems.
- Experience using RF scanners in a warehouse or distribution environment preferred.
- Forklift experience preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of order fulfillment, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and small parcel processing preferred.
- Experience with Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence (Lean/Six Sigma) a plus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining safety and quality focus.