Warehouse Team Lead (Grand Prairie, TX)

Dealer Tire•Grand Prairie, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dealer Tire, a family-owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918, is seeking driven individuals to join their team. This role focuses on leading a specific function within the warehouse, ensuring efficient operations and contributing to a positive team environment.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
3+ years of supply chain experience, including distribution center, inventory, and transportation.
Strong process improvement mindset focusing on continuous growth.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products.
Lifting up to 90 pounds.
Continuous lifting, bending, twisting, and crouching.
Meet the requirements of Dealer Tire’s Motor Vehicle Record Policy and Company Vehicle Fleet Policy.
Always operate the company vehicle in a safe, professional manner and wear a seat belt.
Wear safety equipment when required.
Must be able to speak/read English well enough to converse with the public, understand road signs, respond to official questions, make legible entries on records and reports.
Must be 21 years of age or older and after hire, be able to pass a driver’s road skills test and DOT physical.
All applicants being considered for employment must pass a pre-employment drug screening before beginning work.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.
Experience with WMS, TMS and ERP systems preferred.
For those with a Missouri Driver’s License, you must have a valid Class E license.
For those working in a Michigan Distribution Center, you must have a valid Chauffeur’s License.

Responsibilities

Lead the assigned function (receiving or shipping), providing direction to associates and troubleshooting issues.
Supervise inbound and outbound shipments to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Assist in inventory control, including training and execution of cycle counts and physical inventory counts.
Collaborate with the leadership team to resolve inventory control discrepancies.
Count all product prior to storage, compare to manifest, and check all shipments.
Report shortages, damages, and missed shipments to management.
Check contents of orders as filled and assembled.
Compare quantity, quality, labeling, and address with customer orders to ensure accuracy of outgoing shipments.
Perform relocation, replenishment, and consolidation of product as directed.
Inform management of resource allocation (staffing, equipment) issues.
Ensure a safe work environment by delivering safety training and certifications, enforcing safety procedures, and addressing safety issues.
Collaborate with management on technical and professional development planning for associates.
Utilize coaching, teaching, and training to develop team members.
Collaborate with management on employee initiatives to create an environment where team members are involved, empowered, and committed.
Assist in the execution of strategies for recognition, engagement, and teambuilding.
Provide input into performance assessments of team members and recommend appropriate actions.
Assist with performance conversations, coaching, counseling, and discipline.
Provide associates with task-level direction within the area of responsibility.
Monitor supply levels and order supplies.