Warehouse Lead

Department: Warehouse

Location: Plainfield, IN

Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation, and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, and mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide.

Marathon Electric , headquartered in Wausau, WI USA is a recognized leader in the of electric motors and generators, with global design and manufacturing locations. Marathon Electric was recently acquired by WEG, a Brazilian company, which operates worldwide in the electric engineering, power and automation technology areas. Headquartered in Jaragu- do Sul, Brazil, WEG is a leading producer of electric motors, generators, transformers, turbines, drives, and coatings.

The Sourced Product business is responsible for providing finished goods that are not manufactured in one of the North American plants. This includes product sourced with external suppliers or product manufactured in Asia. The team is also responsible for managing the Service Part offering and fulfillment for both motors and generators. We are looking for a Category Manger to join our team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary:

The Warehouse Lead-s primary responsibility is supporting the DC Supervisor by overseeing and participating in the shipping, receiving, picking, packing, moving, and storing of Warehouse inventory. This individual may be responsible for records, selected reports, or serve as lead over one or more assigned areas of the Warehouse. This position works closely with the department on activities relating to, but not limited to open orders, material handling, cycle counting, repacking, housekeeping, and training new employees. You must have the ability to problem-solving skills, comply with all relevant safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

To ensure your success you need the ability to follow instructions and operate a forklift or other material handling equipment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Motivates the team and ensures that work is assigned and openly communicates with team members.

• Delegates tasks and removes obstacles and addresses or escalates issues. This includes:

• Scheduling for picking

• Scheduling for packing

• Communicating priorities for shifts

• Ordering supplies

• Oversees small pack area workflow; ensuring product is picked and that processing is on track; allocates resources as needed.

• Works with supervisors and management team to ensure that goals and deadlines are met in a timely manner.

• Processes continuous dock flow including container, cross dock, LTL shipments, returns and stocking.

• Uses a RF scanner and/or computer to enter records and record data.

• Marks materials with identifying information.

• Drives forklift (reach truck, Order Picker, Turret Truck, Pallet Jack, Sit Down, etc.) to Pick/Pack and transport items.

• Prepares parcels for shipping. Stage Pallets.

• Performs cycle counts

• Loads and unloads vehicles.

Required Education / Experience / Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum of 2-year experience driver Forklift

• Minimum 3 years' work experience in a production or warehouse environment

• Superior Communication Skills

• Team Oriented; Coach; Provides Leadership

• Attention to Detail

• Strong critical reasoning skills with the ability to identify and solve problems

• Strong Math Skills (Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, Fractions, Decimals)

• Proficient in basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to work with limited Supervision

• Ability to lift 50lbs.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

This position is done in a Warehouse environment typically indoors but may require access to outdoors for work at times. This position requires the ability to drive a forklift: Reach Truck, Order Picker and/or Turret Truck. This position requires the ability to work at heights of 25 feet or more secured by a harness. The position requires a person to be able to frequently walk, stand, bend and twist; see, hear, and talk; use fingers and hands, handle or feel controls or product; use hands and arms to reach, hold and carry product. Frequently lifting/moving up to 35 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs. is required. This position also requires a person to handle different temperatures as the Warehouse is hot in the summer and cooler in the winter. This position may also require a person to stand for long periods of time, up to 8 hours.