Team Lead- Distribution

GENERAL FUNCTION The Team Lead - Distribution is responsible for assisting the Distribution Center Supervisors in the achievement of business goals such as Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity by providing direction to Logistics associates through the coordination of daily workflow. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides timely and effective feedback to associates based on individual quality performance and productivity standards. Actively displays managerial courage by proactively addressing issues and conflicts; takes ownership for the team and their performance. Actively manages the team for a continuous workflow spotting constraints prior to them creating a gap in the line; measures variations in flow by tracking standards each hour and makes appropriate course corrections as needed. Seeks guidance when necessary. Conducts productive start-up meetings that effectively communicate the daily goals and previous shift performance. Solicits associate feedback on missed opportunities and successes. Communicates daily goals to the team. Monitors work volume and advises when additional labor hours are needed. Demonstrates use of root cause analysis skills – seeks to truly understand the dynamics of the problem, collects the necessary data, develops a solution while involving associates, creates an effective measurement structure to monitor results and makes immediate course corrections, and conducts follow-up inspection to assure adherence. Creates a formal pre-shift plan that describes associate line up, ship goals, quality goals, and shift challenges that current set-up will encounter during shift; discusses plan with supervision and seeks guidance where necessary. Develops and provides a formal end of shift wrap-up report that includes a list of bullet points describing current condition of facility at shift end, machine calibration, and set-up. Follows through with training commitments outlined in weekly training plan: actively participates in weekly training meetings by providing updates on associate progress and makes recommendations on potential training opportunities.. Works effectively with other departments that support the manufacturing process. Proactively and effectively communicates issues. Efficiently manages resources in area of responsibility including materials, productivity, processing priority work and workflow. Supports, follows and monitors all safety requirements and provides immediate feedback where necessary. .Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent 3+ years related experience 1+ years supervisory experience Able to rotate from sitting and standing for long periods of time Ability to bend or twist as needed Able to use of repetitive motion of hands and wrists Ability to lift up to 25 pounds Competent in PC and statistical skills Good communication (oral and written)