Distribution Team Leader

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in managing multiple aspects of the distribution center operations including: Receiving, Inventory Control, Material Handling, Order Picking, and Outbound
• Lead a team of distribution center personnel in a fast-paced environment providing visible leadership in order to maintain a motivated, positive and productive work force
• Contribute to the business by adhering to best practices and identifying and executing on continuous improvement opportunities
• Identifies, coaches and develops team members
• Identify and allocate resources necessary to accomplish departmental objectives
• Participates in hiring and training of employees
• Participates in cross-functional business team focused on continuous improvement in metrics
• Participates in daily start up meetings

Qualifications

• Leadership experience preferred: experience having led teams or projects
• Experience with distribution processes: Inventory, Receiving, Picking, Packing, and/or Shipping
• Must have experience in a fast-paced distribution environment
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and electronically
• Must be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, stand/bend/stoop for extended periods of time
• Must have knowledge of distribution processes, inventory control, lean manufacturing/continuous Improvement concepts & ERP/WMS systems
• Proven ability to use resourcefulness and initiative to make decisions and take actions to insure timely and accurate shipping to all customers
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Must be able to lift documents/work materials up to 70 pounds in weight
• Must be able to operate all material handling equipment

Skills

• PREFERRED: Experience leading teams to achieve goals
• Knowledge of distribution processes, inventory control, lean manufacturing/continuous Improvement concepts & ERP/WMS systems
• Ability to use resourcefulness and initiative to make decisions and take actions to insure timely and accurate shipping to all customers
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.