Warehouse Team Lead (1st Shift)

Job Description

The Warehouse Team Lead serves as a key connector between associates and management, fostering engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement across inbound, internal processing, and outbound warehouse operations. This critical role coordinates daily work, promotes a safe, productive, and positive work environment, and ensures activities adhere to standard processes, Bosch values, and all corporate and local policies. Team Leads are expected to provide front-line leadership, aligning with the Bosch Competency Model and driving performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). You will provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, feedback, and support to team members, helping associates build skills, stay engaged, and meet daily performance goals. Success in this role hinges on consistent execution of standard work, clear communication of expectations, appropriate issue escalation, and demonstrating ownership of team performance aligned to SQDC.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Electronic Layered Process Confirmation (eLPC) process checks for assigned warehouse work; provide coaching and feedback to hourly associates during the shift.
• Track process deviations and KPI results; update Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) boards daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Utilize KPI data, reaction limits, and eLPC findings to resolve process issues and improve work using Quality and Bosch Production System (BPS) problem-solving tools.
• Audit 5S activities to ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with standards.
• Monitor and report on productivity, quality, and attendance, escalating issues promptly when not within standard.
• Lead daily operations in the Supervisor's absence and maintain workflow; attend next-tier meetings as a Supervisor Proxy.
• Support the Q-Matrix by checking training records, making updates, ensuring currency, and printing as needed; perform other assigned duties.

Team Lead Expectations

• Dependability and attendance aligned with role model expectations.
• Clear and effective communication across all levels.
• Ability to coach, develop, and hold associates accountable.
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Application of problem-solving and continuous improvement practices.
• Commitment to safety standards and operational compliance.
• Alignment to Bosch Competence Model behaviors.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma/GED REQUIRED
• Technical/Vocational education PREFERRED

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use computer terminals and RF scanners
• Good communication and teamwork skills 
• Proactivity with a focus on results (KPIs) 
• Organized and able to adhere to 5S principles 
• Basic math, reading, writing, and measuring equipment skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Copilot) 

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in various environmental conditions common to a warehouse setting (e.g., varying temperatures, noise levels).
• May require standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Additional Information

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

Thanks to the work of every associate, Bosch has been recognized for award-winning culture by the following organizations:

• Great Places to Work Certified, U.S., 2026
• America's Best Employer for New Grads, Forbes 2025
• Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, 2024
• America’s Best Large Employers, 2024
• America’s Best Employers for Diversity, 2024
• America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women, Newsweek 2024
• Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Newsweek 2024

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is hourly $22.78 - $27.12. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.