Supply Chain Team Lead

Position Overview

As a Supply Chain Team Lead at IDEXX, you will oversee forklift operations and lead a team responsible for picking, packing, and shipping products to international customers and regional distribution centers across the globe. Your focus will be on ensuring inventory accuracy, safe and efficient forklift use, and maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment. In this leadership role, you will support high-quality animal diagnostic devices used by veterinarians worldwide. You will work in a welcoming and organized space with a steady schedule and a collaborative team!

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 11:30pm, Sunday 7:00am - 3:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and training team members operating Power Industrial Equipment (forklift, reach truck, order picker, etc.)
• Leading daily work activities, providing coaching, guidance, and clear communication on business priorities
• Overseeing cycle counting of products and off-site storage movements both inbound and outbound—including documentation accuracy and process efficiency
• Monitoring the counting of materials from cold storage areas and ambient temperature zones
• Troubleshooting and resolving operational and logistical issues across warehouse functions
• Ensuring timely resolution of short-picked products and performing inventory pulls between IDEXX facilities
• Supporting inventory control strategies, performing cycle counts, data entry, and reconciling discrepancies
• Coordinating equipment and inventory movements for internal and external customers
• Collaborating cross-functionally to drive continuous improvements in materials management processes
• Maintaining high standards for cleanliness, safety, and organization within the warehouse
• Operating forklifts as part of daily workflow, modeling safety and best practices

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience operating forklifts and leading warehouse or distribution teams
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with direct reports and prioritize urgent matters with a high sense of urgency
• Familiarity with Workday, Excel, Outlook, and SAP
• A High School diploma (or equivalent) and experience in a related supply chain or logistics role
• Self-directed, assertive, flexible, and willing to learn – these qualities are key to success in this role
• Ability to work independently and lead others with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Certification to handle hazardous materials (or willingness to obtain if needed)
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational habits, and a safety-first mindset
• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills that build trust across teams

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Base wage: $25/hr - $28/hr depending on experience
• Paid Time Off and competitive benefits
• 401K Matching
• Discounted Stock Purchasing
• Yearly Merit Increases & Bonus