Front Line Leader – Inventory1st Shift Shift: 7:00am - 3:45pmEmployment Type: Full Time, Benefits EligibleLocation: Olive Branch, MS, USProtective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP), a global organization headquartered in Latham, NY, is a leading provider of hand protection and PPE to Industrial and Construction markets. Recent growth includes the joining of West Chester Protective Gear, Worldwide Protective Products, QRP, Uniform Technology, Boss Gloves and Caiman Gloves into the PIP® family. Combined, we are now a referenced global leader in Hand Protection and Safety products.We are looking to add an Inventory Front Line Leader to our team in Olive Branch, MS!The Inventory Front Line Leader role is responsible for leading a team of frontline employees, overseeing day-to-day operations, and ensuring the highest level of safety, productivity and efficiency within their assigned area. The Front-Line Leader will play a crucial role in fostering a positive work environment, promoting teamwork, and driving continuous improvement to achieve area Key Process Indicators (KPIs). This role should model and empower their team to demonstrate all of PIP Core Values (Customer-Centricity, Innovation, Accountability, Tenacity and Integrity) in their day-to-day interactions.Job Responsibilities:Operational Oversight:
Lead Inventory Control Operations – Direct and oversee regular inventory verification efforts, reconciling inventories, and managing inventory accuracy.
Implement and Maintain Best Practices – Establish efficient and accurate inventory management procedures, ensuring adherence to tracking, reporting, and root cause analysis.
Collaborate Across Functions – Work with cross-functional teams and departments to resolve issues, address operational challenges, and support key initiatives.
Manage Loss Prevention – Partner with Facilities to develop and uphold loss prevention policies and procedures, ensuring compliance.
Coordinate Product Recovery and Returns – Plan and implement recovery programs, including auditing returns and moving products to proper locations.
Drive Performance and Metrics – Coordinate workflows and evaluate team performance to consistently meet department metrics. Identity opportunities for improvements in people, process and technology.
Develop Reports and Documentation – Ensure accurate record-keeping and documentation to facilitate inventory counts and shortage detection. Support and aid in the development of system and process training for employees in the work group(s).
Team Leadership:
Lead, motivate, and coach a team of frontline employees to achieve performance targets.
Monitor employee performance against attendance, safety, productivity standards
Provide feedback and coaching to employees on performance.
Identify training needs and coordinate with area training leaders and HR to close skill gaps.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that promotes safety and employee engagement.
Establish effective communication channels within the team and with other departments.
Provide regular updates to area and site leadership on team performance and key metrics via huddle board meetings and standard operational meetings.
People Management Tasks:
Hire, promote, and terminate employees
Mentor and advise
Assign and evaluate work
Review performance annually
Core Skills / Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and takes a comprehensive approach to assigned tasks or projects.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Possesses a Continuous Improvement mindset - Prior experience or training with Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence (Six Sigma or Lean) preferred.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a diverse team. Prior experience as a frontline leader in an operations or distribution center setting strongly preferred
Excellent computer skills in MS Excel
1-3 years’ experience in a supervisory position
Physical Demands:
Frequent bending, standing, walking, lifting/carrying, reaching, and pushing/pulling
Occasional sitting
This is a full time, onsite position. Comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay offered!PIP Global Safety (PIP) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. PIP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.