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Join Learning Resources as a Warehouse Kitting Team Lead, where you will oversee the kitting schedule and ensure efficient warehouse production operations while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities: You will manage the kitting schedule, assign team resources, monitor production progress, ensure compliance with safety standards, and train team members.

Skills: Required skills include leadership, organization, problem-solving, and familiarity with warehouse management systems and inventory tracking software.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, with 2+ years of warehouse experience, preferably in a leadership role.

Location: The position is located in Vernon Hills, IL.

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 five 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 competitive benefits package, we offer opportunities for training and development by top university professors as well as in-demand, motivating external speakers. We are looking for professionals who are truly just kids at heart! Come join our award-winning team today!

Team & Position Description:

We are currently seeking an Kitting Team Lead to join our Inbound team. The Kitting Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the kitting schedule, assigning resources to workstations, and ensuring smooth warehouse production operations. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the kitting schedule to ensure timely order fulfillment and production flow. 
• Assign resources to tables/workstations based on workload and staffing availability. 
• Print and distribute labels for kitting and packaging processes. 
• Monitor production progress and make real-time adjustments to maintain efficiency. 
• Coordinate with inventory and warehouse teams to ensure necessary materials are available for kitting. 
• Enforce safety and quality standards to maintain compliance with company policies. 
• Train and mentor team members, ensuring they understand their tasks and responsibilities. 
• Track production metrics and report any issues or bottlenecks to management. 

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. 
• Experience: 2+ years in a warehouse, assembly, or kitting environment; experience with a warehouse leadership role is a plus. 
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with 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).