Regional Distribution Center - Warehouse Lead

American Tire Distributors•Shafter, CA

About The Position

Under the general direction of the RDC Operations Manager, the Warehouse Lead assists Management with training, coaching, and onboarding new and existing associates. The role supports day-to-day operations, performs daily inventory accuracy activities, and follows company and mixing center policies and procedures. The Lead helps Management achieve productivity goals by delegating work to assigned team members while maintaining quality, inventory accuracy, and associate safety. The position also performs warehousing, product movement, and inventory duties, provides Management with feedback about team member performance, and assists with administering ATD’s safety program. The role acts as a liaison between team members and Management, coordinates planned workflow, and works with the Supervisor/Manager to meet goals, inventory targets, and timelines. It supports team members with resources and guidance, conducts onboarding and cross-training using SEAL tools and processes, and contributes recommendations for process improvements. The Lead works with Management to maintain inventory integrity, aiming for inventory variance of 2% or less. The position is based in a warehouse environment, with exposure to prevailing weather conditions and usually moderate noise. Travel is required 5% of the time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
4–6 years of related experience preferred.
Ability to occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds and handle tires weighing more than approximately 50 pounds, including rolling, destacking, or team lifting.
Ability to perform the stated warehouse physical activities, which may include standing, walking, sitting, handling objects or controls, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel required 5% of the time.

Nice To Haves

4–6 years of related experience.

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, safe working environment.
Collaborate daily with the Supervisor/Manager on goals, inventory levels, and timelines, and lead the team toward established objectives.
Complete process, accuracy, and production reports aligned with daily goals, and communicate findings to the operations Supervisor/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/Manager directives.
Help ensure team members fulfill their roles effectively under Management’s guidance.
Provide insights and recommendations for process improvements and support implementation efforts.
Provide team members with resources to optimize performance and support leadership objectives throughout shifts.
Work with Management to maintain inventory integrity and accuracy, striving for inventory variance of 2% or less.
Assist Management with training, coaching, and onboarding associates.
Perform daily inventory accuracy activities and warehouse, product movement, and inventory duties.
Delegate tasks to assigned team members while maintaining productivity, quality, inventory accuracy, and safety.
Provide Management with feedback about team member job performance as needed.