Warehouse Lead in Santa Barbara, California at SBS Acquisition Company LLC

The Warehouse Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations to ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping of products. This position provides hands-on leadership and direction to warehouse personnel, coordinates workflow activities, maintains inventory accuracy, and ensures compliance with company safety, quality, and food safety standards. In addition, the Warehouse Team Lead will assist with local deliveries of dry goods, raw materials, and finished products, as well as transporting waste pallets to the local disposal facility using a company box truck.

Team Leadership:

o Lead, coach, and support warehouse employees during daily operations.

o Assign work tasks and monitor productivity to achieve operational goals.

o Train new employees on warehouse procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.

o Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment.

o Assist with employee performance discussions and attendance monitoring.

• Warehouse operations:
  • Coordinate receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping activities.
  • Ensure orders are processed accurately and shipped on time.
  • Verify product quantities, lot codes, and documentation before shipment.
  • Monitor workflow and adjust staffing priorities as needed.
  • Ensure proper handling and storage of inventory.
• Inventory Management:
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and transaction reporting.
  • Support cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation.
  • Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
  • Assist in inventory movements between warehouse locations.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement:
  • Monitor warehouse KPIs including productivity, inventory accuracy, safety, and order fulfillment.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support audits and regulatory inspections as required.
• Safety & Compliance:
  • Enforce warehouse safety procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct routine safety inspections and report hazards immediately.
  • Maintain clean and organized warehouse conditions.
  • Ensure equipment is operated safely and properly.
• Food Safety Responsibilities:
  • Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP requirements, and company food safety policies.
  • Ensure proper handling, storage, and traceability of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
  • Monitor warehouse conditions to maintain product quality and food safety, including temperature control where applicable.
  • Report any food safety, quality, or product integrity concerns immediately to management.
  • Verify that products are stored, handled, and shipped in accordance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
  • Maintain warehouse sanitation standards and support pest control and housekeeping programs.
  • Participate in internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections as needed.
  • Complete all required food safety and quality training and ensure team members adhere to established procedures.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Work closely with team members to meet daily operational goals.