Hourly Lead Person - Lakeville - 1st Shift

Acushnet Company•Lakeville, DC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Person provides leadership and direction to associates on an assigned shift, ensuring they are productively engaged in assigned work and follow approved procedures. The role monitors associate performance and provides training and feedback to help meet standards for productivity, safety, customer service, and teamwork. The Lead Person also fills in as Team Leader when the department Team Leader is absent. This position supports the daily distribution mission by coordinating shift work, monitoring progress, promoting safe and proper equipment use, and communicating exceptions to department leadership. The role is based in the Lakeville Distribution Center’s Inbound Department and is listed for the first shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of distribution experience in at least two departments, such as receiving, replenishment, order picking, returns, shipping, or inventory control.
At least 1 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.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to provide individual 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.
Ability to pass the distribution work ability screening test.
Ability to obtain a company forklift operator’s license.
Ability to walk, climb steps and ladders, work at height, and lift cartons up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

One year of lead or area coordinator experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct shift start-up meetings and assign tasks to associates.
Reassign associates among tasks or departments to meet workload needs and operational priorities; monitor output and adjust assignments to meet processing deadlines.
Ensure task rotation is followed and associates receive required cross-training.
Monitor associate performance against productivity, safety, customer service, and teamwork standards; provide regular performance feedback, corrective coaching, or retraining, and escalate issues to the Team Lead as appropriate.
Monitor and report associate time-management performance.
Ensure associates properly use and care for facility equipment, material handling systems, and information technology.
Ensure incidents, near misses, accidents, and injuries are reported in accordance with Acushnet 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.