Overall Scope

Team Leaders are responsible for assisting department Supervisors with leading Distribution Center production employees through the daily duties of the respective area of operation. They help resolve issues and motivate employees to safely produce quality products in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus related experience; Associates degree in a business or technical field, preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience
• Knowledge of AS400 (JD Edwards, preferred) and WMS systems
• Demonstrated ability to formulate solutions and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Ability to interact across departments and employee levels
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other tasks, as required
• Experience in a distribution environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication
• Proficient in MS Office; including Outlook

Responsibilities and Duties

• Implements the instructions of the supervisor; assigns work to employees.
• Assists in problem-solving within the department.
• Assists in training new employees in the department.
• Provides feedback to the supervisor of employee progress, efficiency, and problems encountered.
• Observes, implements, and ensures compliance with all site and department safety rules.
• Relays to the supervisor the suggestions and ideas of the employees in the department.
• Sets the example for fellow employees; leads by both performance and attitude.
• Supports maintaining cleanliness within the department.
• Promotes and sustains good employee morale within the department.
• Collaborates with supervisor if disciplinary action is warranted, but does not personally administer the discipline.
• Performs other departmental duties as assigned.

Ergonomic Focus

• Walking, standing, and sitting during shift.
• Ability to look up, stoop, and use ladders to reach height.
• Ability to lift 10-40 lbs from ground level to waist high.
• Ability to type and use computer and telephone equipment