Distribution Team Lead
POSITION SUMMARY
Our Elwood, Illinois location converts the tissue or paper used in private label bath and facial tissue for grocery stores across the U.S. The Distribution Line Lead provides team leadership and coaching to all employees within responsibility. This position supports employee engagement and performance through active leadership in the Distribution department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Verify quality standards for all products within Warehouse storage locations
- Assist in continuous improvement projects such as 5S and Kaizen events
- Manage the laser guided vehicle system (LGV) and work with the Maintenance Team for scheduled disablement
- Conduct cycle counts for any product discrepancies in the Warehouse
- Communicate with Converting Supervisors on any changeovers or issues
- Able to perform all tasks/duties of their respective crew for vacation or absence coverage purposes
- Hold self and others to high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, safe driving practices, appropriate PPE, etc.)
- Participate in crew related safety incidents and help investigate root cause
- Complete at least one safety observation each shift and enter Process Map
- Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities
- Pick up debris/excess tissue, plastic wrap or slip sheets
- Train and direct team members in daily operations of the Distribution department
- Communicate and track key performance indicators
- Perform daily shift hand off meeting with the oncoming/outgoing Team Lead to communicate any issues that will impact the shift
- Ensure all team members have the necessary skills to be effective
- Communicate and implement new processes and procedures to the team
- Implement training standards and processes to support Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) delivery and TPM fundamentals
- Manage daily schedule building, adherence, and attainment for employees on crew
- Approve and sign off on employee qualifying cards
- Resolve conflict and show good judgement in the event of an issue amongst team members. Escalate to leadership as needed.
- Communicate after hour issues to Warehouse Management
- Work with Dispatch to ensure a proper dock flow throughout the shift
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Primarily active manufacturing environment. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when in the plant and warehouse areas. PPE may include safety shoes, eye and ear protection, reflective vests and hair nets or hats along with any other necessary protection. Temperatures in the plant/warehouse can range a great deal from season to season. The employee will be exposed to considerable paper dust, and employees will also be exposed to noise levels that may require hearing protection.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.