DC Associate

Position Description

Position Title:                          Distribution Area Lead   

Division/Location/Product:   Winchester, VA. D&T

Job Code:                                 DISGENO126

Reports To:                              D&T Supervisor

Department Name/Number: Warehouse Distribution & Transportation/ 1665204800

Manager Approval:                Distribution Manager  

Next Level Approval:              Sr. Manager Distribution & Transportation

Updated:                                  July 2, 2025

Shift: A (6AM-6PM)

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

Responsibilities:

• 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 

Working Conditions 

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.

Qualifications 

• 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