Warehouse Lead
Seaford, DE
Full Time
Experienced
Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of leading brands known for innovation, quality, and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover, MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America, Latin America, UK, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
ICP Group is seeking a reliable and motivated Warehouse Lead to join our team in Seaford, Delaware. The Warehouse Lead supports the Warehouse Supervisor by guiding and assisting warehouse associates in daily operations. This is a hands-on leadership role, focused on ensuring that inventory, shipping, receiving, and safety processes are executed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
The Warehouse Lead plays a key role in executing the daily operations of the warehouse while providing guidance to a small team of 3–5 hourly associates. This position focuses on managing day-to-day and weekly activities, assigning work, and ensuring adherence to established standard operating procedures (SOPs). The Warehouse Lead is accountable for shift-level performance metrics and works closely with production and logistics teams to coordinate material flow and scheduling. While this role does not include budget or hiring authority, it carries significant responsibility for operational consistency, participation in 5S and process improvement initiatives, and maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
In this role you will be responsible for the following:
Requirements:
ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.
ICP Group is seeking a reliable and motivated Warehouse Lead to join our team in Seaford, Delaware. The Warehouse Lead supports the Warehouse Supervisor by guiding and assisting warehouse associates in daily operations. This is a hands-on leadership role, focused on ensuring that inventory, shipping, receiving, and safety processes are executed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
The Warehouse Lead plays a key role in executing the daily operations of the warehouse while providing guidance to a small team of 3–5 hourly associates. This position focuses on managing day-to-day and weekly activities, assigning work, and ensuring adherence to established standard operating procedures (SOPs). The Warehouse Lead is accountable for shift-level performance metrics and works closely with production and logistics teams to coordinate material flow and scheduling. While this role does not include budget or hiring authority, it carries significant responsibility for operational consistency, participation in 5S and process improvement initiatives, and maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
In this role you will be responsible for the following:
- Serve as the first point of contact for warehouse associates during daily operations.
- Lead by example in all core warehouse functions, including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, inventory control, and equipment operation.
- Assist in training and mentoring new team members, reinforcing company standards and best practices.
- Help maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety through adherence to 5S and EH&S requirements.
- Support the Warehouse Supervisor in monitoring shift performance, addressing operational issues, and providing constructive feedback.
- Inspect inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy, condition, and documentation compliance.
- Identify and report damaged, defective, or rejected goods; assist with appropriate disposition and handling.
- Execute ERP/WMS transactions related to orders, inventory movements, and adjustments.
- Safely operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.) to move, load, and unload goods.
- Monitor supply and packaging material levels and communicate replenishment needs.
- Assist with tracking and reporting key warehouse metrics, including safety, accuracy, and productivity.
- Act as team lead in the absence of the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure seamless operation continuity.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall warehouse mission.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous warehouse experience in shipping, receiving, inventory control, or related areas.
- Demonstrated ability to guide and support team members in a collaborative environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills with peers, management, and external partners.
- Physical ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly throughout the shift.
- Familiarity with ERP/WMS systems and standard business applications (Microsoft Office preferred).
- Ability to safely operate material handling equipment and comply with safety protocols.
- Working knowledge of EH&S practices and commitment to promoting a safe workplace.
ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.
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