Warehouse Lead

WAREHOUSE LEAD (EMS / ELECTRONIC MANUFACTURING)

Location: Milpitas, CA
Shift: 1st
Type: Contract-to-hire
Pay Rate: $23–$24/hr (DOE)

Johnson Service Group is seeking an experienced Warehouse Lead for one of our clients in a fast-paced Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) environment. This role supports day-to-day warehouse execution, drives operational improvements, supports team development, and helps ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in supervising warehouse operations, systems, and processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor department KPIs and operational metrics; take corrective action as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Support employee training, mentoring, performance evaluations, and development plans.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and internal procedures.
• Support Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO compliance requirements.
• Assist with resource planning to meet production and operational goals.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Provide daily guidance and support to material handlers and warehouse staff.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and perform data entry as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• 5+ years of warehouse/logistics experience in an EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) environment.
• 3+ years of warehouse supervisory or leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Forklift experience preferred, specifically stand-up reach forklift.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of import/export compliance requirements and warehouse best practices.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement preferred.
• Understanding of EMS operations and NPI (New Product Introduction) processes preferred.

Work Environment:
This position operates in a warehouse and manufacturing environment. Overtime may be required based on business needs.

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.