Supply Chain Team Lead (Forklift Certified)

As a Supply Chain Team Lead at IDEXX, you will oversee forklift operations and lead a team responsible for 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 diagnostics devices used by veterinarians worldwide.

You will work in a welcoming and organized space with a steady schedule and a collaborative team!

Schedule: This is a morning shift role with a regular weekly schedule of 8am - 4:30pm, Sunday - Thursday.

In this role, you may be responsible for any, or all of the following:

• Supervising and training team members operating Power Industrial Equipment (forklift, reach truck, order picker, etc.)

• 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, performing inventory pulls to be moved between the IDEXX facilities

• Supporting inventory control strategies, performing cycle counts, data entry, 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

What you will need to succeed:

• Previous experience operating forklifts and leading warehouse or distribution teams is required

• A High School diploma (or equivalent) and experience in a related supply chain or logistics role

• Willingness to learn about IDEXX products, services, and industry standards

• Ability to work independently and lead others with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment

• Certification to handle hazardous materials (or willingness to obtain it 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

We are happy to create an accommodating environment for you! In this role, you may be occasionally asked to perform physical activities such as standing for 2hr+, sitting, computer and phone use, extended reach, occasional lifting up to 70lb, and kneeling or bending. Specific vision requirements may include close range, color perception, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.