As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:
- A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
- A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
- A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
- A need to create and to innovate
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Work Status: Onsite
Position Summary
The Warehouse Team Lead – Taco Cranston (TCR) is a key operational leader responsible for driving efficiency, accuracy, and safety within the TCR warehouse. This role ensures seamless execution of daily workflows, including material handling, inventory control, and order fulfillment, while meeting or exceeding established KPIs and customer expectations. The Team Lead provides hands-on leadership, coaching, and development to team members, enforces compliance with company standards, and champions a culture of continuous improvement and workplace safety.
Measures of success:
- On-Time Delivery – Percentage of shipments delivered on schedule
- Month-End Shipping Revenue – Dollar value versus budgeted goal
- Past Due Dollar Amount – Dollar variance against budgeted goal
- Inventory Accuracy – Percentage of accurate adjustments and moves
- Transactional Accuracy – Percentage of error-free ERP transactions
- Customer Service – Warehouse-related customer feedback and satisfaction
- PO Receipt & Put-Away Timeliness – Queue completion and COMMBD part quantity accuracy
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required, associate degree a plus
- 5+ years of warehouse experience; 1-year leading team preferred
- Lean 5S certification preferred
- Ability to obtain forklift certification
- Proficiency in warehouse operations and equipment handling
- ERP system experience with strong data navigation skills
- Strong decision-making and conflict management abilities
- Effective time management and ability to meet strict deadlines
- Leadership capability to guide and influence team performance
- Physical ability for repetitive tasks, including standing and lifting
- Flexible schedule availability (early mornings, evenings, weekends)
Work Environment
This role operates in both office and warehouse settings, requiring frequent exposure to large equipment, noise, and safety-sensitive conditions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory in designated areas. Strong verbal and auditory skills are essential. The position is primarily on-site, with limited ad hoc remote work flexibility.
Management
This position does not have direct reports but serves as a key influencer and coordinator within the warehouse team.
Benefits
With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.
Taco employees benefit from a company that:
- Provides competitive salaries and benefits
- Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
- Believes in sharing profits with its employees
- Is mindful about family, health and well-being
- Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
- Embraces and celebrates diversity
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