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Job DescriptionWAREHOUSE LEADShift: M-F 8A-4:30PMPay Rate: $23Location: Pittsburgh, PA This role is a 6-month contract and is a great opportunity with room for career growth and the ability to hire directly. Benefits Available. Job DescriptionPosition Summary: The Warehouse Lead will help oversee operations (including the receiving & handling, identification & organization, data collection, reconciliation, storage, inventory management, and distribution of telecommunications cable) at our warehouse in New Jersey. The Warehouse Lead will serve as a back-up to the site leader, be a hands-on coach/player to the Warehouse team, help supervise/train the Warehouse staff, and assist in coordinating with our vendor partners. This hourly position will be based onsite at our Newark, NJ warehouse and will report directly to the Warehouse Supervisor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Serve as a back-up to the site leader and be a hands-on coach/player to the warehouse team, • Help supervise and train warehouse staff, • Help oversee scheduling activities for all logistics processes from receiving to delivery, • Build and maintain positive relationships with vendor partners and customers, • Help track and document service providers’ performance, • Confirm receipt of cables from receiving and organize accordingly within warehouse, • Help manage inventory (ensuring control and accuracy) and associated documentation, • Inform Warehouse Supervisor on status of operational performance and ongoing issues, • Ensure all service commitments (including quantity, quality, and timing) are met, • Reinforce strict security protocols and ensure the protection of cable at all stages of custody, • Help schedule and consolidate outbound deliveries to achieve lowest possible transportation costs, • Reinforce safety practices and maintain safe work environment, • Ensure appropriate safeguarding of equipment and cable to avoid injury or damage, • Comply with safety protocols/environmental regulations/labor laws at all times, • Assist with the creation of job protocols and ensure strict adherence, • Assist with managing operational KPIs, • Monitor operational performance through KPI reporting and data analysis, • Identify efficiency opportunities and drive strategies/continuous improvements that will streamline processes and reduce costs, • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications:, • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in warehouse management, supply chain, transportation, logistics, or related business field, • Minimum of 1 year of managerial/supervisory experience, • Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize/supervise multiple projects, • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail, • Possesses strong written & verbal communications with all levels of management, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills, • Strong ability to generate respect and trust from staff and key stakeholders (functional/cross-functional team members, customers, vendors) along with the ability to work collaboratively with staff/colleagues to create a results-driven, team-oriented environment, • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), • Strong desire to learn, develop, and expand professional skills for future leadership opportunities within the Operations function, • Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, lift and pull heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds, • Ability to complete physical fitness test, • Demonstrated ability to drive a forklift and pass an internal forklift driving test Required PPE: slip-resistant safety shoes, disposable coverall, mask, gloves, and safety vest. #IND1

Job DescriptionAre you a hands-on leader with a passion for streamlining operations and guiding teams to success?APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Newark, NJ looking to add a Warehouse Supervisor to their already amazing team. Their primary responsibility will be overseeing all warehouse operations, including inventory management, staff supervision and coordination with vendors. Keep reading for more details!What’s in it for you: • Day shift hours Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (Some Saturdays 7:00am-3:00pm), • Competitive hourly rate at $25/hr depending on experience, • Direct Hire position - you'll be hired directly with our client!, • Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently, • Medical, Dental and Vision, • 401K, • Paid vacationWhat your day will look like:, • Lead and actively support the warehouse team through hands-on coaching and supervision., • Train and manage warehouse staff to ensure operational efficiency and skill development., • Oversee scheduling of logistics operations, including personnel, from receiving to delivery., • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with vendors and customers., • Monitor and document performance metrics for service providers., • Confirm receipt of cables and organize inventory in the warehouse accordingly., • Manage inventory control, ensuring accuracy and compliance with documentation standards., • Provide management with updates on operational performance and address any ongoing issues., • Ensure all service commitments (quantity, quality, and timing) are met consistently., • Implement and enforce strict security measures to protect cable and equipment at every stage., • Schedule outbound deliveries to minimize transportation costs while optimizing routes., • Reinforce and maintain safety protocols to create a secure work environment., • Safeguard equipment and cable to prevent damage and injuries., • Adhere to safety regulations, environmental policies, and labor laws., • Assist in developing job protocols and ensure staff adherence., • Develop, track, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational efficiency., • Use KPI data to assess performance and identify areas for improvement., • Drive continuous improvement efforts to streamline processes and reduce operational costs.What we are looking for:, • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in logistics, supply chain, or related field, • 2+ years of supervisory or managerial experience, • Strong project management, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills, • Knowledge of industry practices, costs, and terminology, • Trusted team leader with ability to build cross-functional collaboration, • Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and passing a fitness test, • Forklift experience with ability to pass internal certificationAt Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.