Distribution Center Lead

American Tire Distributors • Salt Lake, UT

4d • Onsite

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. The DC Lead acts as a "player-coach," monitoring and assisting the work of warehouse associates performing a variety of duties related to warehousing, transportation and safety and inventory functions in the warehouse. The DC Lead also assists with implementing work procedures to increase productivity and improve service within the operation.

Requirements

• High School or GED degree
• 4-6 years of related experience preferred
• Policy & Procedures
• Storage
• Traffic and Vehicle Planning
• Verbal Communication
• REMOTE_SKILL-1-365384
• REMOTE_SKILL-1-47489
• REMOTE_SKILL-1-50793
• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Travel required: 5% of the time

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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