Leader I-13258 Distribution

Newell Brands • Wichita, KS

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Oversees and troubleshoots to maintain efficient process of shift and efficient shipment flow

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions presented in English.
• Proficient in SAP/PKMS along with strong Microsoft Office skills with emphasis on Microsoft Excel and Word
• Reasonable ability to read English.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Valid Forklift Licenses or ability to obtain one
• Safety shoes
• Safety glasses in required areas of production and/or when driving a forklift or scooter
• Hand protection required when using a box knife

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots to maintain smooth efficient flow of shipments
• Instructs and trains employees on the job as necessary
• Responsible for labor management training and reporting metrics for assigned areas
• Responsible for running reports and maintaining Peak  department KPIs.
• Communicates Peak and Labor Management expectations to team members
• Plans and issues work assignments as instructed by supervision to maintain department schedules
• Maintains Newell and department quality and safety standards
• Escalate productivity, safety and systems issues to Distribution management
• Reports irregular conditions such as non-observance of standard procedures, equipment failures and workload planning
• Shift planning and assign workload distribution roles
• Initiates requisition for material and supplies
• Creates and maintains distribution role duties for training and backup up support
• Cross functional with all other leads within Distribution
• Maintains general good housekeeping
• Efficient in PKMS/SAP warehouse management tool
• 1 - 3 years’ experience with Excel
• Ability to extract reports in PKMS/SAP and problem solve
• Supports team objectives Other duties as assigned
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are a must
• Must be able to direct and perform all departmental jobs required to support warehouse area
• Must be organized, accurate, detail oriented and have demonstrated problem solving skills
• Must have valid Forklift license or the ability to obtain one
• Must be able to work any shift and a weekend schedule when needed
• Must be able to work in any area at Supervisor or Manager’s discretion
• Must be able to work overtime as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED