Team Lead- Distribution

EssilorLuxottica Group•Lake Forest, CA

5d•$25 - $33

About The Position

The Team Lead - Distribution assists Distribution Center Supervisors in achieving business goals for safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity. The role provides direction to Logistics associates by coordinating daily workflow. The Team Lead gives performance feedback, manages workflow and resources, communicates goals and issues, supports safety requirements, and helps ensure training commitments are completed. The position also involves preparing pre-shift plans and end-of-shift reports, analyzing operational problems, and coordinating effectively with supporting departments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of related experience.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
Ability to rotate between sitting and standing for long periods.
Ability to bend or twist as needed.
Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Competence with PCs and statistical skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in warehouse or distribution operations.
Experience with material handling equipment.
Experience with ISO 9000.
Knowledge of LEAN concepts.

Responsibilities

Provide associates with timely, effective feedback based on individual quality performance and productivity standards.
Address issues and conflicts proactively and take ownership of the team and its performance.
Manage team workflow, identify constraints, track hourly standards, and make course corrections as needed.
Conduct start-up meetings to communicate daily goals and previous-shift performance and gather associate feedback.
Communicate daily goals to the team.
Monitor work volume and advise when additional labor hours are needed.
Use root cause analysis to understand problems, collect data, develop solutions with associates, measure results, make course corrections, and follow up on adherence.
Create and discuss formal pre-shift plans covering associate assignments, shipping and quality goals, and shift challenges.
Prepare formal end-of-shift wrap-up reports covering facility condition, machine calibration, and setup.
Follow through on weekly training-plan commitments, participate in training meetings, report associate progress, and recommend training opportunities.
Work effectively with supporting departments and communicate issues proactively.
Manage materials, productivity, priority work, and workflow efficiently within the area of responsibility.
Support, follow, and monitor safety requirements and provide immediate feedback where needed.
Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed or directed.