Distribution Center Lead

American Tire Distributors • Texarkana, AR

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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 under the direction of the Distribution Center Supervisor and/or Distribution Excellence Manager. Acting as a player-coach, the Lead monitors and assists warehouse associates with warehousing, transportation, safety, and inventory functions. The role also helps implement work procedures intended to increase productivity and improve service within the operation.

The position is based in a warehouse environment and involves occasional physical activity, including handling products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds and handling tires weighing more than approximately 50 pounds through rolling, destacking, or team lifting. Employees may be exposed to prevailing weather conditions, and the work environment is usually moderately noisy. Travel is required 5% of the time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4–6 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to manage and apply safe systems of work.
• Knowledge or skill in inventory management, storage, traffic and vehicle planning, work scheduling, policies and procedures, verbal communication, collaboration, customer focus, and optimizing work processes.

Nice To Haves

• 4–6 years of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist with the daily activities of assigned shifts under the direction of the Distribution Center Supervisor.
• Assist in overseeing facility maintenance, product-handling equipment, and manual or automated inventory control systems.
• Promote safe working conditions and monitor associates for equipment safety and compliance with 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