Distribution Team Lead

A Shift (6AM-6PM)

Revision Date:

January 2018

Department:

Distribution -Shipping

Reports to:

Distribution Supervisor

Classification:

Factory Hourly

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

• Provide daily support to distribution to drive production performance in areas of safety, quality, cost, productivity and service objectives.

General Duties

• Support Distribution Supervisor in facilitation of operator assignments and operator movement between tasks on a daily basis

• Responsible for assisting with training current and new associates on PKMS system usage, Load School and Skill Block Training. Manage overtime requirements, vacation approvals and Workforce exceptions

• Monitor and audit daily processes to improve load accuracy, load quality, safety and pick performance. Assist distribution associates in revolving system, equipment or procedure related issues as they occur

• Support OPEX and Team Smart initiatives for sustaining ongoing improvement. Participate in daily/weekly/monthly production, productivity and team meetings

• Become familiar with PKMS processes as a Super User for distribution department

• Communicate and work effectively with Distribution Team manager to identify and resolve any and all issues arising from distribution activities

• Other duties as needed to support function of warehouse

Working Conditions

Maintains a high level of enthusiasm and leadership for the continuous value improvement processes with associates at all levels of the business. Associate must be a team player able to work closely with all associates in the attainment of critical business objectives. Must provide support in a continuous operating environment.

• High school diploma or GED required, some college preferred

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

• Previous team leader or backup sponsor experience preferred

• Logistics, warehouse, or other distribution experience preferred

• Must be forklift certified or be able to become forklift certified

• Associate must be a team player that leads by example

• Associate must be open to new process improvements/changes while maintaining a positive attitude

• Must not be in any attendance steps while applying or while holding a Team Lead position. Any attendance steps incurred while holding this position will be reviewed by management to determine if reassignment is necessary

• Must not be in any disciplinary steps while applying for this position. Any disciplinary steps beyond a written warning, while holding the position will be reviewed by management to determine if reassignment is necessary