Team Lead- Distribution

EssilorLuxottica Group•Groveport, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Team Lead manages the Logistics team, assisting with shipping, receiving and consolidating all supply, product and equipment. Meets scheduled dates for shipment by turnover date of all items to store location. Provides feedback and input to customers of special requests and initiatives. Identifies delays and risks upstream and works with customer partners to minimize impact and improve. Works with other departments to meet required goals for equipment and shipping needs. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn! We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms. Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
3+ years of distribution experience
Basic knowledge of computers
Good communication skills written and verbal
Good attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to lift 30 lbs., bend, stoop, lift and stand for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification or experience

Responsibilities

Manages team to receive all items for internal and brand partners, consolidates items and delivers accordingly.
Manages team to meet all scheduled shipping requirements.
Schedules delivery and pick up of equipment.
Maintains communication with brand partners to support new rollouts, store closings and initiatives.
Provides feedback on improving work standards and assists in establishing new standards.
Monitors work volume and advises when additional labor hours are needed.
Attends meetings. Is proactive in providing feedback on issues requiring resolution.
Communicates goals daily to the team.
Provides feedback on any team conflicts that might interfere with performance.
Completes quarterly touch base with direct reports.
Maintains a clean and safe work area.
Identifies quality, process and work-flow problems.
Communicates with the leadership team concerning problems, suggestions, and concerns.
Works on special projects as needed.