Distribution Center Lead

American Tire Distributors • Sparks, NV

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About The Position

The Distribution Center Lead oversees and assists with the day-to-day activities of assigned shifts and associates, as instructed by the Distribution Center Supervisor and/or the Distribution Excellence Manager. Acting as a player-coach, the Lead monitors and assists warehouse associates performing duties related to warehousing, transportation, safety, and inventory. The role also helps implement work procedures to increase productivity and improve service within the operation.

The position involves supporting facility maintenance, product handling equipment, inventory control systems, safe working conditions, operational coordination, team performance, training, and inventory transaction records. The Lead reinforces SEAL and Standard Work principles and assists with implementing SEAL Operating Systems. The work is performed in a warehouse environment, with exposure to prevailing weather conditions and usually moderate noise. Travel is required 5% of the time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Related experience; 4–6 years is preferred.
• Ability to handle the physical demands of warehouse work, including occasional lifting of products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds and handling tires weighing more than approximately 50 pounds by rolling, destacking, or team lifting.
• Ability to perform occasional standing, walking, sitting, hand use, reaching, stair climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and speaking and hearing.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• 4–6 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist with the daily activities of assigned shifts and associates under the direction of the Distribution Center Supervisor.
• Assist with facility maintenance, product handling equipment, and manual or automated inventory control systems.
• Promote safe working conditions and monitor associates for equipment safety and adherence to warehouse protocols.
• Coordinate warehousing activities with management and administration to support operational efficiency.
• Evaluate team performance, provide training and feedback, and report findings to distribution center management.
• Record inventory transactions for equipment, supplies, and specialty items using manual or automated systems.
• Reinforce SEAL and Standard Work principles and assist with implementing SEAL Operating Systems to improve productivity and service.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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