Team Leader - 2nd shift - Distribution

Where Performance Meets Purpose

Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.

Team Leader I – 2nd Shift

Lakeville Distribution Center | Small Item Distribution

Provide leadership and direction to all associates assigned to the Second Shift in the Lakeville Distribution Center. Ensure daily production targets are communicated and met while meeting or exceeding all standards for safety, efficiency, teamwork, and customer service. Ensure the security of the facility during the shift and cooperate with all members of the Distribution operations leadership team to maintain a safe working environment.

• Provide leadership by coaching and developing all second shift associates. Ensure all training is prepared and executed in accordance with the Distribution Training Schedule and identify individual associate needs. Monitor associate performance and identify opportunities for retraining and/or performance management. Ensure all training results are documented as part of the Distribution Training Program.
• Communicate expectations and results. Constantly monitor individual and group production levels and provide regular, positive and constructive performance feedback. Ensure work areas are staffed to meet production and efficiency goals. Foster an idea‑generation, problem‑solving culture and drive for continuous improvement. Execute approved continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide a safe, healthy, clean environment for all associates. Ensure all facility safety procedures are followed at all times. Investigate safety incidents and near misses, determine and document root cause, corrective actions, and follow‑up activities. Initiate maintenance requests as necessary; monitor work order status and follow up with facility resources. Ensure daily housekeeping activities are completed as scheduled.
• Monitor associate performance quality and provide regular feedback. Determine root causes for quality issues and develop options for eliminating these issues. Resolve all quality and accuracy issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure all work area equipment and tools are in proper working order. Account for all RF devices, computer workstations, and communication devices. Coordinate all internal and external service providers as needed and ensure all vendors receive required safety training. Monitor inventory levels and usage of supplies; coordinate reordering of supplies as necessary.
• Ensure administrative tasks (payroll, vacation planning, time and attendance, benefits selection, etc.) for assigned associates are completed in a timely manner. Resolve system–related issues.
• Ensure a good transition between shifts. Transfer daily plans and directions to all associates. Communicate end‑of‑shift status of work and any resolved/unresolved issues. Escalate off‑hours issues as necessary if immediate notification of senior management is required. Provide inventory control and production management support for 2nd shift operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including backup for other team lead roles throughout the Distribution team.

BS degree preferred, in operations management or supply chain management. Additional training in continuous improvement, safety, team building, and change management desirable.

Two years of supervisory experience required. Three years of experience in distribution/warehouse operations required. Proven ability to lead and motivate others, implement change within a group of associates, and drive performance improvement of individuals and groups. Experience using computer‑based operations and performance management system preferred.

Ability to review operations in a warehouse setting; climbing of stairs, long periods of standing and sitting. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Frequent use of computer to review work status and perform administrative tasks.