Leader I-2407

The Coleman Company, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title:  Leader I

Department:  1661610810 - Distribution

Reports To:  Distribution Supervisor

FLSA Status:  Hourly Non-Exempt

Prepared Date:  February 2009

Updated:  January 2022

Summary: Oversees and troubleshoots to maintain efficient process of shift and efficient shipment flow

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Troubleshoots to maintain smooth efficient flow of shipments
• Instructs and trains employees on the job as necessary
• Responsible for labor management training and reporting metrics for assigned areas
• Responsible for running reports and maintaining Peak  department KPIs.
• Communicates Peak and Labor Management expectations to team members
• Plans and issues work assignments as instructed by supervision to maintain department schedules
• Maintains Newell and department quality and safety standards
• Escalate productivity, safety and systems issues to Distribution management
• Reports irregular conditions such as non-observance of standard procedures, equipment failures and workload planning
• Shift planning and assign workload distribution roles
• Initiates requisition for material and supplies
• Creates and maintains distribution role duties for training and backup up support
• Cross functional with all other leads within Distribution
• Maintains general good housekeeping
• Efficient in PKMS/SAP warehouse management tool
• 1 - 3 years’ experience with Excel
• Ability to extract reports in PKMS/SAP and problem solve
• Supports team objectives Other duties as assigned
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are a must
• Must be able to direct and perform all departmental jobs required to support warehouse area
• Must be organized, accurate, detail oriented and have demonstrated problem solving skills
• Must have valid Forklift license or the ability to obtain one
• Must be able to work any shift and a weekend schedule when needed
• Must be able to work in any area at Supervisor or Manager’s discretion
• Must be able to work overtime as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                    

Directly supervises Coleman employees and contingent workforce employees.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies                                                   

Oral & Written Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Must be able to conduct clear and constructive emails.

  Teamwork: Fosters the teamwork philosophy within the workplace

 Contributes to building a positive work environment.  Interacts with fellow team members to build morale and maintain a sense of Coleman pride.

Change Management: Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Leadership: Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Uses feedback to improve overall quality of finished product.

Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment and production schedules.  Must be able to perform multiple tasks.

Qualifications: 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.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions presented in English.

Computer Skills:  Proficient in SAP/PKMS along with strong Microsoft Office skills with emphasis on Microsoft Excel and Word

Language Skills: Reasonable ability to read English.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Forklift Licenses or ability to obtain one

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk, hear and/or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Personal Protection Equipment Requirements

• Safety shoes
• Safety glasses in required areas of production and/or when driving a forklift or scooter
• Hand protection required when using a box knife