Regional Distribution Center - Warehouse Lead

Under the general direction of the RDC Operations Manager, the Lead Person is responsible for assisting management with multiple tasks such as training, coaching, and onboarding new and existing associates. The role supports day-to-day operations, performs daily inventory accuracy checks, and adheres to the company/mixing center policies and procedures. The Lead Person helps achieve optimal productivity by delegating tasks while maintaining quality, inventory accuracy, and safety.

• Act as a liaison between team members and management to ensure effective communication and issue resolution.
• Adhere to all company policies and department procedures, promptly reporting non‑compliance to the supervisor or manager.
• Assist in administering the safety program to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Collaborate daily with the supervisor/manager to discuss goals, inventory levels, and adherence to timelines, leading the team to achieve established objectives.
• Complete process, accuracy, and production reports aligned with daily goals and communicate findings to the operations supervisor/manager.
• Conduct on‑the‑job training and cross‑training using SEAL onboarding tools and processes for new and existing associates.
• Coordinate planned workflow in alignment with supervisor/manager directives.
• Ensure team members fulfill their roles effectively under management’s guidance, maintaining operational smoothness.
• Provide insights and recommendations for process improvements and support implementation efforts.
• Provide necessary resources to team members to optimize performance and support leadership objectives throughout shifts.
• Work closely with management to maintain inventory integrity and accuracy, striving for an inventory variance of 2% or less.

• Collaboration – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others.
• Communicates Effectively – Delivering clear, audience‑appropriate communication.
• Customer‑Focused – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Health and Safety – Applying safe systems of work.
• Inventory Management – Designing, implementing, and managing inventory control systems.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Using continuous improvement to execute tasks efficiently.
• Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Policy & Procedures – Monitoring, interpreting, and aligning policies with organizational strategies.
• Storage – Optimizing storage of warehouse, plant, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Traffic and Vehicle Planning – Optimizing deployment and utilization of vehicles and movable plant.
• Verbal Communication – Expressing ideas and plans clearly and effectively.
• Work Scheduling – Optimizing scheduling of work and material resources to meet performance targets.

• High School diploma or GED.
• 4–6 years of related experience preferred.
• Proficiency in policy & procedures, storage, traffic and vehicle planning, and verbal communication.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds; handling tires greater than 50 pounds may occur.
• Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, depth vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment may expose the employee to weather conditions and moderate noise levels.
• Travel required up to 5% of the time.

American Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace.