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Warehouse Operations Lead

Duluth Trading Company, Adairsville, GA, United States


Position Overview
The Warehouse Fulfillment Center Lead is responsible for directing and monitoring the daily flow of materials and personnel across various fulfillment departments to meet operational needs. This role is designed to develop leadership skills in both operational functions and employee management. The Lead will continuously review procedures to decrease processing time, increase service levels, and improve operating costs.

Work Environment
At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role is based onsite at our Adairsville facility near Atlanta, GA.

What You’ll Do

Operational Oversight: Prioritize daily work schedules and collaborate with other departments to reallocate labor based on customer demand and strategic goals.

Resource Planning: Plan the effective use of equipment and staffing to ensure the department meets its operating budget and service level agreements.

Supervisory Support: Assist the FC Supervisor with the creation of schedules, department budgets, and operating guidelines.

Performance Management: Write and administer annual performance reviews and use performance management tools to actively coach and develop employees.

Workflow Execution: Process inventory and replenish primary locations as needed to maintain high customer service levels.

Communication: Build strong cross-departmental communication channels with all functional areas of the company.

What We’re Looking For

High School Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience will be considered

Experience in a supervisory or team lead role

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Basic computer experience and WMS

Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize

Exceptional organizational skills

Forklift certification

Proven ability to coach and develop employees by providing timely and constructive feedback

Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Environmental Factors

Standing or walking for up to eight hours a day

Frequently lifting up to 30 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 70 pounds

Frequently reaching, twisting, and bending in multiple directions

Ability to perform work in tight quarter workstations

Moderate warehouse noise level

Push/pull a picking cart and/or pallet of up to 500 pounds

Continuous arm, hand, and wrist movement

Work in temperatures ranging from 50 – 95 degrees

The ability to walk long distances

The ability to climb flights of stairs throughout the day

The ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods

Moving about to accomplish tasks or move from one work area to another

Moving objects over 20 lbs in all directions

Position Benefits and Perks

Multiple Medical plan options

Dental & Vision plans

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account including company contributions

Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D

Company paid Short-Term Disability

Other voluntary benefits including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Parental Leave

Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Generous Paid Time Off plan

Daily pay options

38% Employee Discount (example; adjust to actual benefit)

Position Compensation Outline
Compensation Range: $21.50 to $22.50/hour. Compensation listed is for the full-time position at this specific location and is based on several factors, including experience and qualifications. Benefits and perks may have eligibility requirements and are subject to change.

The responsibilities outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. Duluth Trading Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

About Duluth Trading Company
Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and innovating.

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