Warehouse Team Lead

Eaton's ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Warehouse Team Lead. Eaton's Milton, Ontario site is Eaton's largest manufacturing facility in Canada. Known for our large-scale custom electrical-build projects, we take pride in our highly engaged workforce, where we are focused on inclusion and celebrate diversity regularly through site engagement events. We are committed to powering Canadian infrastructure in an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient way and are looking to hire passionate individuals who are enthusiastic about shaping the future of Eaton.

What you'll do:

Primary Function

The Warehouse Team Lead, reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, plays a crucial role in coordinating warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and ensuring timely delivery. This position involves guiding warehouse procedures, coaching staff, and directly overseeing the shipping/receiving/picking processes to guarantee customer satisfaction.

• Coordinate manpower daily, aligning staff across departments to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Motivate the team, keeping them informed of goals related to production, safety, and quality.
• Lead morning meetings to discuss safety, quality, and daily priorities.
• Participate in the development and execution of APEX performance evaluations.
• Uphold quality standards by clearly communicating objectives and goals to employees.
• Inspect and report machinery malfunctions for repair.
• Assess picking demands and allocate necessary resources.
• Address and assist in resolving work issues, escalating them when needed.
• Manage material flow from receiving to customer delivery efficiently.
• Oversee daily picking operations and prioritize based on production needs.
• Conduct cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.
• Utilize Oracle knowledge to support warehouse operations and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Keep records of daily output as required for warehouse metrics.
• Complete non-conformance reports for defective materials through NCMR Process.
• Communicate over/short shipments to Materials Department. Resolve problems with other Eaton Electrical Canada supplying locations as required.
• Handle material status inquiries from LVDA office personnel and Satellites.
• Follow Returns Process and follow up with appropriate course of action through RMA process.
• Provide input and recommendations to improve effectiveness of warehouse.
• Ensure tow motor maintenance and service records are kept up-to-date.
• Ensure rack, lift truck and ladder inspections are completed as required.
• Coordinate the disposal of scrap inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience/training in business, manufacturing or engineering.
• Minimum two years of experience working in a warehouse and manufacturing environment.
• Minimum one year of formal or informal leadership including mentoring or training newer team members.

• College diploma.
• Experience in fabrication/assembly environment.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of safety requirements.
• Ability to de-escalate conflict and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment.