Distribution Lead

Blend Supply•Fort Worth, TX

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Blend Supply is a family-owned aerospace and industrial distributor seeking a hands-on Distribution Lead to manage operations at their DC1 facility. This role involves leading a small team, performing various operational tasks, and contributing to a cleaner, faster, and more consistent warehouse environment. The company emphasizes a people-first culture, team celebrations, and values employee input.

Requirements

3+ years in warehouse, distribution, or inventory work, including leading or training others.
Accurate color perception for matching coatings (color vision screening required).
Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Comfortable learning an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
Strong attention to detail.
Clear communication and a customer-first mindset.
Must be able to obtain DOT hazmat certification (and IATA if shipping by air) within 90 days of hire (training provided).
Must complete forklift training and performance evaluation before operating a forklift (training provided).

Nice To Haves

Paint mixing, tinting, or color matching experience.
Forklift experience.
P21 or other ERP experience.
Hazmat shipping experience under 49 CFR and IATA.
Experience working under AS9100 or ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

Lead a DC1 team of 5–6 warehouse associates, assigning daily work, setting priorities, and ensuring operational coverage.
Train new hires on work instructions, identify retraining needs, maintain training records, and collaborate with Quality.
Model safe work practices and maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization using 5S principles.
Receive product, verifying against POs, checking lot numbers, shelf life, and certifications, and accurately putting away in P21.
Operate a forklift for receiving, put-away, and product movement.
Pick, pack, and ship orders using FedEx Ship Manager and UPS WorldShip.
Prepare, mark, label, and document hazardous materials shipments in compliance with DOT and IATA regulations.
Mix batches according to manufacturer formulas and match colors using the color match system, spray-outs, and QC checks.
Build kits according to customer and work instruction requirements.
Process returns and Return Material Authorizations (RMAs).
Perform all DC tasks to be able to step in anywhere.
Run cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy at or above 99%.
Control lots and shelf life through first-expired, first-out rotation and segregation of nonconforming material.
Collaborate with Purchasing and the Regional Operations & QA Manager on stock levels and slotting.
Follow AS9100D work instructions and maintain accurate records.
Report quality issues, nonconforming product, and safety concerns to Quality Assurance promptly.
Support the sales team with stock checks, order status, and shipping inquiries via Slack.
Recommend and help implement process improvements.