Lead - Distribution

JOB SCOPE:

The Lead's role is responsible for allocating resources, directing/redirecting workflow, and assisting with day-to-day activities necessary to meet production goals for the Picking, Receiving, Material Handling or Shipping department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following (but not limited to):

* Review, evaluate, and monitor staff performance; and recommend appropriate staffing of all order processing work zones.

* Conduct frequent safety inspections and quality assessments of the work areas.

* Coordinate workflow within outbound functions to expedite site production.

* Determine work progress and reevaluate staffing needs accordingly.

* Responsible for training new employees and coaching existing employees.

* Provide goals and expectations to shipping and materials handling staff.

* Review the operation of the outbound departments to monitor safety, production, quality, and efficiency to anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner and identify opportunities for improvement.

* Provide and preserve the security and accuracy of all inventory.

* Initiate and complete projects that improve safety, and efficiency, and/or reduce operating costs.

* Direct, maintain, and enforce the safety program for all outbound positions; review safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for the site.

* Implement programs and procedures to ensure site cleanliness.

* Use problem-solving techniques that result in improvements in performance and productivity.

* With assistance from the Supervisor, inform the team of any policy or procedure changes.

* Motivates others when change occurs to obtain positive results.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.