Distribution Team Leader

## Distribution Team Leader Apply remote type:
On-site locations:
New Berlin, WI, UStime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R22537

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Reporting to the Distribution Supervisor, this position significantly contributes to nVent's financial performance by performing various tasks related to the distribution function with a focus on Inventory and Outbound while also providing leadership to other associates. By leveraging continuous improvement, effective project management, and leadership skills, this position will help nVent deliver "best in class" results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
** 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
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

** Leadership experience preferred: experience having led teams or projects  

Experience with distribution processes:
Inventory, Receiving, Picking, Packing, and/or Shipping

Skills:

* Preferred experience leading teams to achieve goals
* 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
** WE HAVE:
*** A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day  + nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes.

We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.  + Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and…