**Distribution Team Lead** **A Shift (6AM-6PM)** Revision Date: January 2018 Department: Distribution -Shipping Reports to: Distribution Supervisor Classification: Factory Hourly FLSA Status: Non-Exempt **Job Summary** + Provide daily support to distribution to drive production performance in areas of safety, quality, cost, productivity and service objectives. **General Duties** + Support Distribution Supervisor in facilitation of operator assignments and operator movement between tasks on a daily basis + Responsible for assisting with training current and new associates on PKMS system usage, Load School and Skill Block Training. Manage overtime requirements, vacation approvals and Workforce exceptions + Monitor and audit daily processes to improve load accuracy, load quality, safety and pick performance. Assist distribution associates in revolving system, equipment or procedure related issues as they occur + Support OPEX and Team Smart initiatives for sustaining ongoing improvement. Participate in daily/weekly/monthly production, productivity and team meetings + Become familiar with PKMS processes as a Super User for distribution department + Communicate and work effectively with Distribution Team manager to identify and resolve any and all issues arising from distribution activities + Other duties as needed to support function of warehouse **Working Conditions** Maintains a high level of enthusiasm and leadership for the continuous value improvement processes with associates at all levels of the business. Associate must be a team player able to work closely with all associates in the attainment of critical business objectives. Must provide support in a continuous operating environment. + High school diploma or GED required, some college preferred + Must be legally authorized to work in the United States + Previous team leader or backup sponsor experience preferred + Logistics, warehouse, or other distribution experience preferred + Must be forklift certified or be able to become forklift certified + Associate must be a team player that leads by example + Associate must be open to new process improvements/changes while maintaining a positive attitude + Must not be in any attendance steps while applying or while holding a Team Lead position. Any attendance steps incurred while holding this position will be reviewed by management to determine if reassignment is necessary + Must not be in any disciplinary steps while applying for this position. Any disciplinary steps beyond a written warning, while holding the position will be reviewed by management to determine if reassignment is necessary