Distribution Area Lead

Career Opportunities:
Distribution Area Lead (16045)

Provide daily support to distribution to drive production performance in areas of safety, quality, cost, productivity and service objectives.

• Support Distribution Supervisor in facilitation of operator assignments and operator movement between tasks daily
• Responsible for assisting with training current and new associates on PKMS system usage, Load School and Skill Block Training. Manage overtime requirements, vacation approvals and Workforce exceptions
• Monitor and audit daily processes to improve load accuracy, load quality, safety, and pick performance. Assist distribution associates in revolving system, equipment or procedure related issues as they occur
• Support OPEX and Team Smart initiatives for sustaining ongoing improvement. Participate in daily/weekly/monthly production, productivity and team meetings
• Become familiar with PKMS processes as a Super User for distribution department
• Communicate and work effectively with Distribution Team manager to identify and resolve all issues arising from distribution activities
• Other duties as needed to support function of warehouse

Maintains a high level of enthusiasm and leadership for the continuous value improvement processes with associates at all levels of the business. Associate must be a team player able to work closely with all associates in the attainment of critical business objectives. Must provide support in a continuous operating environment.

• High school diploma or GED required, some college preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Previous team leader or backup sponsor experience preferred
• Logistics, warehouse, or other distribution experience preferred
• Must be forklift certified or be able to become forklift certified
• Associate must be a team player that leads by example
• Associate must be open to new process improvements/changes while maintaining a positive attitude
• Must not be in any attendance steps while applying or while holding a Team Lead position. Any attendance steps incurred while holding this position will be reviewed by management to determine if reassignment is necessary