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Join Learning Resources as a Pick Module Team Lead, responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations and ensuring maximum efficiency in order fulfillment in Vernon Hills, IL.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include staffing and task assignment, wave monitoring and order prioritization, emergency replenishment coordination, and process improvement participation.

Skills: Candidates should possess leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with warehouse management systems and inventory tracking software.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required, with 2+ years of experience in a warehouse environment preferred; leadership experience is a plus.

Location: This position is located in Vernon Hills, IL, within the Learning Resources Warehouse.

Compensation: $23 - $25 / Hourly

About Learning Resources:

We are on a mission to bring learning to life! We are Learning Resources®, and learning is where we play. Voted one of the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces every year for the last four years, we’re a 150-person strong, family-owned company who make award-winning educational toys, including top sellers Pretend & Play® Calculator Cash Register, Farmer’s Market Color Sorting Set and Toy of the Year winners Botley® the Coding Robot and Coding Critters®. We share that dedication to learning across our family of companies. Learning Resources team members work closely with the curriculum experts at hand2mind, as well as Educational Insights, makers of hit viral products including Kanoodle®, GeoSafari® Jr., and Playfoam®. We even help pets learn and grow through our pet brands Brightkins® and Hunger for Words™. We pride ourselves on being committed to our employee’s personal and professional development, a thriving culture and a diverse, creative atmosphere. Along with our culture and competitive benefits package, we offer a variety of opportunities for training and development. We are looking for professionals who are truly just kids at heart! Come join our award-winning team today!

Team & Position Description:

The Pick Module Lead is responsible for ensuring each day’s workload is completed with minimum downtime and maximum efficiency and other split pick fulfillment activities at the Learning Resources Warehouse in Vernon Hills, Illinois. This includes, but is not limited to, customer order picking, checking, packing activities, and daily assignments to support these activities. The Pick Module Lead will monitor and coordinate picking and replenishment activities in the Forward Pick Module (3 Level Mezzanine). The Pick Module lead will assign tasks, train personnel, and facilitate changes within the Pick Module.

What We're Looking For (Key Performance Objectives):

• Daily Staffing & Task Assignment
• Accurately assess daily staffing needs and assign tasks/zones based on workload priorities, ensuring 100% coverage of operational areas with minimal downtime.
• Wave Monitoring & Order Prioritization
• Monitor wave progress throughout the shift to ensure 95%+ of orders are completed on time, with rush orders prioritized and fulfilled within designated timeframes.
• Emergency Replenishment Coordination
• Collaborate with Forklift Leads and Replenishers to maintain optimal stock levels in the Pick Module, reducing ‘hold’ item downtime by at least 20% month-over-month.
• Issue Escalation & Communication
• Identify and escalate operational or personnel issues to management within 1 hour of occurrence, maintaining a log of incidents and resolutions for continuous improvement.
• Process Improvement Participation
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives, providing actionable feedback and supporting implementation with at least one suggestion adopted quarterly.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required
• Experience: 2+ years in a warehouse, Picking, or shipping environment; experience with a warehouse leadership role is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with computers, warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory tracking software, and label printing systems. 
• Leadership Skills: Strong ability to direct and motivate a team.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly address issues and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Standing, walking, and bending for extended periods.
• Operating warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks.

We are a drug-free workplace and an EEO employer.

Please note: This role will be filled by our internal recruitment team, so no assistance is needed from any outside staffing agency at this time.

Compensation Range: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: years of experience, skill set, or location. Total compensation includes profit sharing bonus potential, 401k matching, and a variety of other benefits (details can be found here).