Team Leader

About the role

Under the direction of the department manager, lead team members in a positive manner in order to fulfill the production, distribution or receiving requirements. Lead the work of assigned team members ensuring compliance with company procedures, policies, productivity and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate 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
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude at all times
• Based on the departmental area, train and instruct personnel to set up different jobs (e.g., container unloading, rework, production unloading, daily coordination of all shipping/receiving docks, bill of materials and/or other instructional documents)
• Lead the day-to-day activities of the team; provide guidance to members of the department, performing those responsibilities in accordance with established policies and applicable laws
• Other duties as deemed necessary

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
• Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in application of automated Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid licensure/certificate to operate a forklift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Ability to work in non-climate controlled facility

Skills

• 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 (e.g., 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