Distribution Lead

Job Type:  Full-Time
Location Type:  Onsite
Location: 

Winchester, Virginia, US


  Distribution Team Lead

A Shift (6AM-6PM)

 

Revision Date:

January 2018

Department:

Distribution -Shipping

Reports to:

Distribution Supervisor

Classification:

Factory Hourly

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

       

 

Job Summary

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

General Duties

  • Support Distribution Supervisor in facilitation of operator assignments and operator movement between tasks on a daily basis
  • 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 any and 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.

 

  • 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
  • Must not be in any disciplinary steps while applying for this position.  Any disciplinary steps beyond a written warning, while holding the position will be reviewed by management to determine if reassignment is necessary
Date Posted:  Mar 12, 2025