Team Leader

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cookordinate with leadership and communicate work assignments
• Maintain documentation and records, and produce written reports, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ensure physical audit and inventory counts are completed on schedule; coordinate with other departments as necessary.
• Ensure packing and distribution standards are maintained; keep team informed of daily quota requirements to meet business needs.
• Serve as a trainer to new and current Team Members; answer questions and provide guidance; provide equipment training.
• Serve as a safety champion and promote the use of safe work habits and equipment; conduct regular visual safety inspection of forklifts and other bulk handling equipment.
• Maintain daily attendance and communicate results to department manager.
• Provide guidance to members of the department, performing those responsibilities in accordance with the established policies and applicable laws.

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or completion of GED equivalent.
• Minimum Work Experience: Three (3) years of Distribution, Receiving, Logistics experience, preferably in consumer products industry. Three (3) years’ experience in application of automated Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid licensure/certificate to operate a forklift.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Some leadership training preferred. Ability to lead and motivate team members in a positive manner to achieve department/company goals. Inventory Control experience a plus. Knowledge of distribution/warehousing standards. Knowledge of bulk parcel shipping methods and requirements (i.e. FedEx and UPS). Knowledge of international shipping/receiving procedures and documentation requirements. Proficiency using a Personal Computer (PC) to include Microsoft Office and Outlook. Proficiency using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform and/or Warehouse Management System (WMS). Good communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse environment and across the Company. Ability to lead/guide the work of coworkers. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work flexible, non-traditional hours when necessary. Ability to operate large distribution and packaging equipment (i.e. stretch wrap machine). Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness. Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to work in non-climate controlled facility.