Distribution Team Lead

Fresenius Kabi•Duncan, SC

26d

About The Position

The Distribution Team Lead leads Warehouse Associates in all warehouse functions at the Market Unit Distribution Center to meet order fulfillment needs for the Pharma and MedTech businesses. The role serves as the direct assistant to warehouse Supervisors and may perform Warehouse Associate duties as needed. The Team Lead coordinates daily resources and production, supports compliance and safety, contributes to staff performance assessments, and leads special warehouse initiatives. Employees are responsible for compliance with company documents, programs, and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems within their roles and responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience in a warehouse environment, with working knowledge of all functional areas of the warehouse.
Proficiency operating powered industrial trucks, including walkie-riders, cherry pickers, deep reaches, and sit-down forklifts.
Proficiency in SAP and radio frequency (RF) scanning.
Basic mathematical and English reading skills.
Ability to effectively lead a team.
Effective problem-solving skills, sound judgment, organizational skills, and time-management skills.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
High level of attention to detail.
Computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Supervisor to allocate manpower resources for timely execution of scheduled and unscheduled customer orders.
Lead daily production, including monitoring customer order picking, packing, and shipping; workflow; inventory issues; and Warehouse Associate assignments.
Ensure truck orders shipped are post goods issued in SAP.
Ensure Warehouse Associates comply with company policies and procedures.
Communicate management directives and initiatives to Warehouse Associates.
Monitor and improve workflow, develop and implement process changes, observe warehouse functions using approved observation forms, and make process corrections as needed.
Participate in assessing staff performance in job-related activities and provide feedback to the Supervisor.
Lead special warehouse initiatives and communicate management directives to Warehouse Associates.
Open and close the facility, including setting and disarming the alarm system.
Generate, print, and maintain adequate control of warehouse transfer order documents.
Follow safety guidelines, report safety hazards to the Supervisor, and attend required safety training.
Learn applicable Standard Operating Procedures and comply with regulations for handling, storing, and shipping Dangerous Drugs and Medical Devices.
Achieve and maintain Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC Qualified Trainer status; serve as an active powered industrial equipment trainer and operate powered industrial trucks.
Perform Warehouse Associate duties as needed.
Demonstrate leadership through active participation in committees and additional activities.
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.
Ensure compliance with company documents, programs, and activities related to Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as appropriate to the role.