Regional Distribution Center - Warehouse Lead

American Tire Distributors•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead assists the RDC Operations Manager and other management with training, coaching, and onboarding associates, as well as daily warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, product movement, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The role supports productivity by delegating work to assigned team members while maintaining quality, inventory accuracy, and associate safety. The Warehouse Lead also provides management with feedback on team member performance and helps administer ATD’s safety program. The position is based in a warehouse environment. It includes occasional lifting of products up to approximately 50 pounds and handling tires heavier than approximately 50 pounds through rolling, destacking, or team lifting. Employees may be exposed to prevailing weather conditions; the usual noise level is moderate. Travel is required 5% of the time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
4–6 years of related experience preferred.
Ability to handle tires, including rolling, destacking, and team lifting when they weigh more than approximately 50 pounds.
Travel required 5% of the time.

Nice To Haves

4–6 years of related experience.
Skills in policy and procedures, storage, traffic and vehicle planning, and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between team members and Management, ensuring effective communication and resolution of issues.
Follow company policies and department procedures, and promptly report team member non-compliance to a Supervisor or Manager.
Assist in administering the safety program and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
Collaborate with the Supervisor or Manager on goals, inventory levels, and timelines, and lead the team in meeting established objectives.
Complete process, accuracy, and production reports aligned with daily goals, and communicate findings to the operations Supervisor or Manager.
Conduct on-the-job training and cross-training for new and existing associates using SEAL onboarding tools and processes.
Coordinate planned workflow in alignment with Supervisor or Manager directives.
Help ensure team members fulfill their roles effectively under Management’s guidance.
Provide insights and recommendations for process improvements and support their implementation.
Provide team members with resources to optimize performance and support leadership objectives throughout shifts.
Work with Management to maintain inventory integrity and accuracy, with a target inventory variance of 2% or less.
Provide Management with feedback on team member job performance as needed.