- Senior
- Office in Juneau
Description
Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.
As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it’s a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.
Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 700+ passionate team members. We work in person 4+ days a week.
What You’ll Do:
The Distribution Lead champions accuracy, efficiency, and optimization in outbound shipments and inventory. A dependable problem-solver, this role is responsible for leading daily activities that ensure safe and efficient product and material shipping, overseeing both domestic fulfillment, and managing the staging of shipping and Litter-related supplies and materials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
- Leads a team in the Shipping Department to fulfill customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Prepares, plans, and executes work schedules, task assignments, and rotations
- Trains new employees on departmental policies, procedures, and best practices
- Evaluates team performance and ensures associates are set up for success
- Monitors Domo and Whisker reports to track daily performance and productivity
- Reallocates resources across Shipping and Litter to meet operational needs
- Provides leadership with daily output and KPI performance reports
- Collaborates with other departments and leadership to meet company goals
- Communicates with outside vendors regarding shipment pickups
- Assists with inventory management, including stock requests, receiving, storing, rotating, and cycle counting
- Confirms the accuracy of outgoing shipments and ensures timely order completion
- Maintains an organized and compliant work environment through 5S activities
- Champions process improvements to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency
- Supports working lead responsibilities, including covering absences and loading trailers/vehicles
- Builds strong working relationships to promote positive morale and teamwork
- Ensures departmental operations align with company policies and expectations
- Builds positive working relationships with coworkers to foster good morale and cooperation
- Helps plan, coordinate, and delegate work responsibilities to the production team
- Coordinates the flow of work within or between lines and departments to maximize production
- Communicates between departments to share pertinent information and optimize plant results
Evaluates the availability and capability of workers, parts, materials, and equipment - Trains employees on proper practices, processes, and cultural expectations to ensure effective results
- Helps coach and mentor team members
- Cross-trains within other departments to provide coverage or assistance
- Elevates concerns and issues to peers and management
- Fills in for the Production Supervisor as needed
- Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)
- Performs additional responsibilities as required
Requirements
What You’ll Bring:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift to 60 lbs safely
- Ability to bend, climb ladders, push, pull, and reach as needed
- Comfortable working in various temperature conditions
- Ability to follow directions and operate hand and power tools
- Mechanical aptitude and good dexterity are preferred
- Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
- Organized, detail-oriented, and efficient in task completion
- Able to work in a fast-paced assembly environment
- Willingness to learn different areas of the company
- Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
- Ability to remain professional in a high-interaction, fast-paced setting
- Strong initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
- Proven ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships
Not Required but Nice to Have!
- Experience in people leadership
- Prior experience in a lead role within Shipping and Receiving
- Shipping and warehouse background
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with G-Mail, Google Sheets, Docs, and Calendar
Benefits & Purrks:
Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:
- Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Whisker Parents Program
- 1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
- Pet Insurance Discount
- 401K match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Top of the line equipment
- Pet-friendly office
- Whisker products and swag
- Continuing education Support
- On-site gym with Peloton
- Referral program
Statement of Inclusivity:
We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.
Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.
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