Position Description

 

Position Title:                          Distribution Area Lead   

Division/Location/Product:   Winchester, VA. D&T

Job Code:                                 DISGENO126

Reports To:                              D&T Supervisor

Department Name/Number: Warehouse Distribution & Transportation/ 1665204800

Manager Approval:                Distribution Manager  

Next Level Approval:              Sr. Manager Distribution & Transportation

Updated:                                  July 2, 2025

 

Shift: B (6AM-6PM)

 

Provide daily support to distribution to drive production performance in areas of safety, quality, cost, productivity and service objectives. 

 

Responsibilities:

Support Distribution Supervisor in facilitation of operator assignments and operator movement between tasks daily  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 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Qualifications 

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