Lead

Lead

The Distribution Center Lead is responsible for supporting the Operations Manager/General Manager with leading a group of associates for In-Bound (IB), Out-Bound (OB), Picking and Put-Away while ensuring that daily departmental goals are met with minimal supervision. The Distribution Lead position is located in Arlington, TX.

You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will...

• Share business information through floor presence
• Work well with other department Leads/Operations Managers in assisting and trading resources when necessary
• Suggest improvements to current techniques
• Train and direct a team of associates to achieve departmental production goals in order to provide customers with the ultimate delivery experience
• Control the workflow on the floor to include prioritizing team goals to ensure that deadlines are met
• Tracking productivity, researching and resolving issues, provide feedback on productivity and quality related performance

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 1 year in a leadership experience
• This is an onsite and in office role
• Have basic knowledge of Receiving, Replenishment, Picking, Shipping, Inventory Control, Profiling, and Waving
• Have working knowledge of Excel, Pick Ticket Management System (PKMS), Radio Frequency Scanner (RF Scanner), and AS400
• Able to multi-task and be extremely detailed on all written and verbal communications/documentations
• Have knowledge of basic math (addition and subtraction)
• Able to take initiative and work with minimal direction
• Have excellent attendance and willingness to be part of a team
• Available to work overtime and flexible schedules
• Available to work in various departments and buildings as needed
• Focus on maintaining a safe working environment at all times
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned

We prefer some of these qualities as well.

• At least 1 year of forklift driving experience with Order Picker (OP), Reach Truck (RT), Swing Reach (SW), and Dock Stocker (DS)
• At least 2 years of leadership experience in distribution or manufacturing environment

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role.

• Able to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/ladders
• Able to lift up to 75lbs
• Comfortable walking/standing 90% of the day
• Comfortable elevating on an Order Picker (OP) and Swing Reach (SW) 35 ft

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry.

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: (Login credentials may be required)

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