Team Lead- Distribution

EssilorLuxottica•Oakley, CA

3d•$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, monitoring team and facility performance, and helping maintain efficient operations. The Team Lead communicates goals and expectations, provides associate feedback, addresses issues, and coordinates with supervision and supporting departments. The role also supports associate training, safety compliance, resource management, and continuous improvement. It involves planning team assignments and shift goals, monitoring workflow and work volume, identifying constraints, applying root cause analysis to problems, and documenting facility conditions at the end of the shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of related experience.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
Ability to alternate 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.
Experience with LEAN concepts.

Responsibilities

Provide timely, effective feedback to associates based on individual quality and productivity standards.
Address issues and conflicts proactively, take ownership of team performance, and seek guidance when necessary.
Manage workflow to support continuity, identify constraints, track hourly standards, and make course corrections as needed.
Conduct start-up meetings to communicate daily goals and previous-shift performance, and solicit associate feedback on successes and missed opportunities.
Monitor work volume and advise when additional labor hours are needed.
Apply root cause analysis by investigating problems, collecting data, involving associates in solutions, measuring results, making corrections, and following up to ensure adherence.
Prepare a formal pre-shift plan covering associate assignments, shipping and quality goals, and shift challenges; discuss it with supervision and seek guidance when needed.
Provide a formal end-of-shift report describing facility conditions, machine calibration, and setup.
Follow through on weekly training commitments, participate in training meetings, report associate progress, and recommend training opportunities.
Work effectively with departments that support the manufacturing process and communicate issues proactively.
Manage resources in the area of responsibility, including materials, productivity, priority processing, and workflow.
Support, follow, and monitor safety requirements and provide immediate feedback when needed.
Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed or directed.