Distribution Area Lead

Newell Brands • Winchester, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be forklift certified or be able to become forklift certified
• Associate must be a team player that leads by example
• Associates 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

Nice To Haves

• some college preferred
• Previous team leader or backup sponsor experience preferred
• Logistics, warehouse, or other distribution experience preferred

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED