Operations Team Lead

Date: Jul 27, 2026

Location: Smyrna, TN (Tennessee), US

Company: franke

About Franke

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.

The Franke Foodservice Systems division is a world-leading supplier of kitchen facilities, equipment and supplies solutions. As a full system manufacturer, distributor and program management partner, we supply global chains in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store and supermarket segments, helping to manage unit growth and upgrade their facilities.

 

About the job

SUMMARY 
Assist Warehouse Manager and Supervisor in all Warehouse activities.  

Your tasks

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES 
• Indirectly leads functional aspects of the Warehouse to include but not limited to receiving, stocking, picking, packing, quality control, and shipping of products 
• Coordinating and assisting with the appropriate department(s) and/or person(s) to ensure customer requests and/or needs are met 
• Assisting in the execution of strategic plans 
• Printing and sorting pick tickets for distribution to Material Handlers 
• Pulling, processing, and/or reviewing daily reports as necessary 
• Supervising the delivery of in-bound shipments to ensure accurate receipts and stocking 
• Supervising the delivery of out-bound shipments to ensure quality and accuracy 
• Balancing delivery/processing schedule(s) to ensure just-in-time inventory 
• Maintaining accurate inventory levels throughout the warehouse 
• Implementing standards, policies, and procedures in the Warehouse that align with department and corporate goals 
• Assisting the Material Handlers with all questions and/or issues 
• Allocating Material Handlers amongst all departments 
• Performing all functions and responsibilities included in Material Handler job description 
• Reliable attendance is a must 
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Computers — Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. 
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. 
• Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, regulations, and strategies to promote a safe environment. 
• Basic Language Skills - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.  
• Basic Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.  
• Basic Reasoning Skills - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.  
• Computer Skills - MS Word, MS Excel, PBS, ADP
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  
• HS Diploma or GED 
• 2 years’ experience 
• Forklift certification as needed 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Indirectly supervises staff 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions 
• Loud Noise 
• Mechanical Hazards 
• Electrical Hazards 
• Dusts 

What we offer you

• Free, On-Site Medical Clinic
• Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Vision, Dental, and More) starting day 1
• Free life insurance
• 401k match up to 4%
• Paid time off and 11 holidays.

Contact details

For more information see:  www.franke.com

        

 

Important information for all executive search companies, headhunters and HR consultants

The Franke Group does not accept unsolicited support from headhunters and personnel consultants for our career opportunities. Any CV/resume vitae submitted to Franke or its employees by external recruitment agencies without a valid written recruitment agreement related to the position in question shall be deemed the sole property of our company. In the event that a candidate presented by an agency is hired in our company and there is no prior agreement, no fee will be paid.