Team Leader

About Oshkosh Defense

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

Job Summary

The Team Leader will be responsible for leading a team of employees in the Distribution Center. This role will communicate company goals, safety practices, and deadlines to the team; motivate team members and assess performance; and provide assistance to management including hiring and training to ensure management is updated on team performance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the achievement of distribution goals determined by the senior management.
• Supervise activities of team members engaged in shipping, receiving, and loading trucks and distributing finished parts.
• Lead warehouse team to operate and facilitate the daily work of the distribution center.
• Mentor and support the team members through various troubleshooting concerns.
• Support team supervisor and performs supervisory duties when manager is absent.
• Provide encouragement to team members, including communication of team goals and identify areas for new training or skill checks.
• Aid management with the hiring process and new team member training.
• Develop strategies to promote team member adherence to company regulations and performance goals.
• Generate, communicate, and implement continuous improvement ideas.
• Provide quality internal and external customer service support.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in manufacturing quality or a related area.
• One (1) or more years of supervisory experience.
• Forklift/Order Picker licensed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Detail oriented.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Order Picker/Swing Reach experience.
• Experience in high volume warehouse with automated systems.