1st Shift Outbound Team lead

Position Summary

The Warehouse Team Lead maintains in-depth knowledge of our

products and operating procedures and stays in regular contact with the shift

manager and peers in each department to meet daily goals. This position

identifies operating issues and takes corrective action as needed; this

includes receiving and providing clear directions, as well as serving as a role

model of our culture to effectively communicate with employees and drive

engagement.

Essential

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to

perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are

representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

The Essential Functions.

• Ensure that all
  
  

orders are printed and picked in a timely manner; utilize the error log to

document issues and track accountability

• Oversee pickers
  
  

to ensure accuracy, picking is performed by layer, a clean-as-you-go approach

is taken and return-to-stock skids are clear by the end of the shift.

• Coordinate
  
  

pick-ups with all trucking companies to ensure timely scheduling.

• Oversee daily
  
  

operations in the department to ensure a high level of productivity and quality

while achieving operating goals; promote team adherence to Company policies and

procedures

• Monitor and
  
  

provide consistent feedback to employees on individual and team performance on

a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to promote standards for Quality and

Productivity.

• Conduct daily
  
  

team meetings to update employees on work expectations, task assignments, best

practices, and operating expectations.

• Clearly
  
  

communicate team goals, resolve problems as they arise, and answer any related

questions

• Develop a
  
  

cross-trained team that can flex into other departments or jobs as needed

• Maintain a high
  
  

level of communication with Outbound teams and management along with partnering

with other team leads to flex labor when necessary.

• Other duties as
  
  

assigned

EDUCATION

And/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a distribution environment; shipping experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

KNOWLEDGE,

Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence.
• Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations.
  
  

LANGUAGE

Skills

• Business Proficiency in English is required.
  
  

PHYSICAL

DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those

that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions

of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

• Work is
  
  

performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 10 hours/day.

• Requires the
  
  

ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.

• Requires the
  
  

regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

• Requires
  
  

regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.

• Requires the
  
  

ability to regularly lift/carry 50-75lbs. and push/pull up to 150 lbs.

• Requires the
  
  

ability and willingness to be certified to operate a forklift.

WORK

ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are

representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional

activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity,

and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases. The noise level in the work

environment is usually moderate. The passage of employees through the work area

is average and normal.