Storage Lead

Supervise the unloading, storing, and shipping of redried tobacco in an efficient and timely manner.* Supervise the day-to-day activities of designated workforce and assigned resources:* Responsible for shipping to and receiving tobacco from various locations and being accountable for all loads received and shipped.* Inspections - Prepare packages for inspections as required.* Product Verification/Integrity - Ensure proper labeling and that relabeling is complete and correct prior to shipment* Shipping Documentation - Verify bills of lading and ensure accuracy* Plan, organize, schedule, and direct employees to ensure maximum productivity.* Daily work plans to fully utilize personnel and equipment* Coordinates with storage manager to avoid congestion of storage and fully utilize space.* Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping in all storages.* Develop Load planning on a weekly/daily basis, in season, of 3rd party shipments from holding room* Develop load planning of Chamber and House fumigations based on customer requirements/Management's direction.* Responsible for Adherence to Company Policies as relates to Resource Management* Responsible for safety and compliance with plant rules and regulations.* Promote and ensure good housekeeping and safety practices are adhered to in the departments on all shifts, at all locations* Ensure all required records and reports for the department are accurately maintained.* Maintain an appropriate level of well-trained personnel to staff operations.* Ensure compliance with union contract and ensure all employee related issues in the department are properly handled.* Ensure all equipment and property overseen by the department, at all locations, is properly cleaned and maintained.* Assume additional supervisory duties as assigned by the Storage ManagerJob competencies:* Good written and verbal communication skills.* Good overall knowledge of forklifts, scales, trucks, etc.* Good overall knowledge of storage/warehousing/distribution operations.* Good problem solving and decision making skills.* Good computer skills with focus on SAP/ BI NetWeaver and Spreadsheets.* Good planning and organizational skills. Using Microsoft Outlook Calendar or other planning tools as directed.Education and Experience Required:* Minimum of High school diploma with some college preferred.* 3-5 years of warehouse/distribution experience* 3-5 years supervisory experience.