Warehouse Lead

About Williams-Sonoma DC - South Brunswick, NJ

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization. 

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
• 14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
  • Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
  • Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey

The Warehouse Lead position is located in South Brunswick, NJ.

You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

• Establish and promote hard work ethics through teamwork and collaboration with associates
• Coordinate team assignments by balancing resources as the volume requires
• Utilize Williams Sonoma's Mission, Vision, and Values to govern daily activities, including guidance to other associates and departments
• Solicit opinions of team members on departmental operations to maximize productivity and quality objectives
• Share business information with teammates through floor presence, suggest improvements to current techniques
• Promote safety awareness and cultivate the safety culture throughout the company. Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Works cooperatively and harmoniously with supervisors, co-workers, and others
• Control the workflow on the floor prioritizing team goals to ensure that deadlines are met
• Track productivity, research and resolve issues, provide feedback on productivity and quality related
• Train and direct a team of associates to achieve departmental and division production goals in order
• Ability to multitask and be extremely detailed while performing all tasks and reports
• Other duties as instructed

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 1 year of leadership experience
• This is an onsite and in office role
• Ability to multitask and be extremely detailed while performing all tasks and report
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attendance, and willingness to be part of a team - performing whatever duties are necessary
• Positive attitude, good work ethic, and strong communication skills

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• AS400 knowledge along with a high level of MS Excel experience required, experience with all MS Office

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….

• Able to bend, reach, squat, climb stairs/ladder
• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and lift throughout the day
• Able to use a computer for an extended period of time
• Lifting and moving up to 64 lbs with or without accommodation

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required)

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