Distribution Center Lead

About the role

The Distribution Center Lead executes and facilitates the day-to-day functions and workload of a specific DC functional team, acting as the technical go-to for SOPs, safety, efficiency, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily hands-on support and direction for the team in their general warehouse duties, including training, onboarding, SOP education/adherence, and ongoing coaching and mentoring to develop team members.
• Drive compliance with safety, quality, and productivity goals in support of warehouse leadership team objectives.
• Provide recommendations on process improvement and assist in implementation.
• Pull data and run reports from AS400 as needed.
• Perform other duties/projects as required by the Distribution Center Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• 3-5 years of warehouse experience, including forklift skills, warehouse handling and organization, truck loading and unloading.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.
• Full understanding of all aspects of the department (workflow, staffing) and ability to manage production workflow.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Able to prioritize work from multiple sources and adjust to fluctuating workloads.
• Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills with a positive attitude.
• Able to take charge and get things done.

Skills

• Able to lift, push, or move 50 lbs.
• Able to operate a forklift and clamp truck.