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Team Leader - Metering Services

The Team Leader (Warehouse) - Metering Services is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily warehouse and supply chain operations that support Metering Services. This position provides direct leadership to warehouse personnel while ensuring efficient procurement, storage, inventory control, asset management, and distribution of metering equipment and materials. 

The Team Leader plays a critical role in maintaining operational readiness for Meter Shop, Engineering, Field Metering, and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) initiatives. This role is responsible for promoting a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while supporting storm restoration and emergency response activities.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and directions to warehouse and inventory personnel.
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor daily work activities to ensure operational objectives are met.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support employee development through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Conduct performance reviews and discipline.
• Serve as a role model for company values and leadership behaviors.

Supply Chain, Inventory & Asset Management

• Oversee the receipt, storage, tracking, and distribution of meters, communication devices, and related metering equipment.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, reconciliations, and physical inventories.
• Manage asset tracking and documentation utilizing Maximo and other inventory management systems.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to maintain material availability.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures, asset management standards, and company policies.

Operational Support

• Support Meter Shop, Engineering, and Field Metering operations by ensuring timely availability of materials and equipment.
• Coordinate logistics and material resources for AMI, MDM, and other metering-related initiatives.
• Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to support business needs.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, productivity, and service levels.
• Analyze operational performance and recommend solutions to improve workflow and resource utilization.

Safety & Emergency Response

• Promote and enforce all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct worksite observations and support a strong safety culture.
• Participate in storm restoration, emergency response, and business continuity efforts as required.
• Support after-hours operational needs during emergencies, major projects, or system events.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of experience in Supply Chain Management, warehouse operations, inventory management, logistics, utility operations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience as a Team Lead, Supervisor, Coordinator, or senior operations employee.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, asset management, and warehouse operations.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting utility metering operations, Meter Services, or AMI programs.
• Experience working with enterprise asset management or inventory systems such as Maximo.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management and material planning processes.
• Forklift certification or previous warehouse equipment experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of warehouse, inventory management, and supply chain best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and inventory management systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple departments and organizational levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and manage competing deadlines.
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Customer-focused with strong attention to detail and accountability.
• Demonstrated alignment with company values: 
  • Safety First
  • Intentional Inclusion
  • Act with Integrity
  • Superior Performance

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in both warehouse and outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks (training provided if necessary).
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Availability to work overtime, after-hours assignments, and emergency situations as business needs dictate.

Emergency Response Requirement

This position is designated as storm-duty eligible and requires participation in emergency response and restoration efforts. Incumbents must be available to support business operations during major events, outages, weather emergencies, and other situations requiring operational readiness.

This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle.  The following will be required if you are selected for this position:

Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver's license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver's license).

Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.

Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record