Hourly Lead Person - Lakeville - 2nd shift

Acushnet Company•Lakeville, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Person provides leadership and direction to associates on an assigned shift, ensuring they are productively engaged in assigned tasks and following approved procedures. The role monitors associate performance and provides training and feedback to support standards for productivity, safety, customer service, and teamwork. The Lead Person fills in as Team Leader when the department Team Leader is absent. This position supports daily distribution operations in the FJ Apparel department at the Lakeville Distribution Center. It requires distribution experience across multiple departments and experience with warehouse systems and material-handling equipment. Physical tasks include walking, climbing steps or ladders, working at height, and lifting cartons up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of distribution experience in at least two of the following departments: receiving, replenishment, order picking, returns, shipping, or inventory control.
At least one year of experience working with Warehouse Management Systems, Radio Frequency Devices, Freight Manifest Systems, forklifts, and conveyors.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams or groups and work effectively with others.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to provide performance feedback and communicate with and lead teams of up to 50 associates and temporary help.
Comfort using computers to complete production tasks and investigate and resolve exceptions.
Proven experience with Microsoft Office.
Must pass the distribution work ability screening test.
Must be able to obtain a company forklift operator's license.
Ability to walk, climb steps or ladders, work at height, and lift cartons up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of lead or area coordinator experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct shift start-up meetings and assign tasks to associates.
Reassign associates between tasks or departments to meet workload needs and operational priorities; monitor output and adjust assignments to meet processing deadlines.
Ensure task-assignment rotation is followed and associates receive required cross-training.
Monitor associate performance against productivity, safety, customer-service, and teamwork standards; provide regular feedback, coaching, and retraining, and escalate issues to the Team Lead as appropriate.
Monitor and report associate time-management performance.
Ensure proper use and care of facility equipment, material-handling systems, and information technology.
Ensure associates report incidents, near misses, accidents, and injuries in accordance with company safety policy.
Assist department Team Leaders with the daily distribution mission, carry out their directives, and report exceptions.
Fill in for department Team Leaders during their absences.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and well-being programs for associates and their families, including domestic partners.
Paid time off.
Onsite fitness center.
Acupuncture and physical therapy.
Wellness coaches.
401(k) with company match.
Health savings accounts.
Flexible spending accounts.
Pet insurance.
Legal planning.
Education assistance.
Access to the Associate Store.