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Customized Solutions Team Lead - 3rd Shift 

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The Distribution Center Lead in Customized Solutions on 3rd shift plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose of creating lasting values for those we serve by working in conjunction with their leader to provide guidance and day to day direction for our Customized Solutions team members.  They ensure efficient and accurate production of custom services and solutions to our OEM customer segment within the distribution center. They ensure processes are in place and recommend improvement opportunities to manage work flow, promote safety, provide training, promote proficiency in shipping product, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure compliance in the distribution center while supporting a positive work environment. A successful Distribution Center Lead is a self-starter, works autonomously, and performs all of the duties and responsibilities of a distribution center team member in such a manner that sets an example for others.  This individual is seen as a leader and continually coaches and mentors others on the team so they may continually improve.  Their leadership should promote our culture, our 5 P’s and our purpose to create lasting values for those we serve.  3rd shift hours are 8:30pm-7:00am working four - 10 hours days per week (no weekends).

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

  • Owner of the Customized Solutions Master Schedule
  • Responsible for the status/progress of all work orders
  • Follow work instructions to build to customer specifications
  • Oversee work-in process queue
  • Train any new team members
  • Oversee the team by providing direction, support, and holding team members accountable
  • Keep team members focused and on track
  • Responsible for coordination with sub-contractors: tracking material, scheduling, short ships, transporting, etc…
  • Responsible for preparing documentation for international shipments
  • Manage efficient, safe, and accurate processing of products
  • Encourage creative thinking and continuous improvement within the team
  • Create a cohesive team attitude
  • Provide training and cross-training to all team members
  • Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
  • Assist Distribution Center Supervisor in handling employee issues and performance management
  • Assist in maintaining distribution center cleanliness and order
  • Analyze daily reports and custom spreadsheets
  • Maintain adherence and promote safety policies and initiatives
  • Assist in ensuring the highest of quality and timeliness of orders
  • Create and sustain a positive team atmosphere within the Distribution Center
  • Coaching and mentoring other team members
  • Prioritize work flow and monitor cut-off times
  • Assign team members to other departments when work flow dictates
  • Support team members by leading team lifts
  • Handle internal customer requests and concerns
  • Promote our culture and 5 P’s

 

Critical Success Factors:

  • Ability to work collaboratively with all departments
  • Execute duties with highest regard for safety, continuous improvement and cost reduction
  • Customer focused with a high rate of customer satisfaction
  • Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines
  • Ability to make sound decisions with minimal guidance
  • Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
  • Lead with Build Your Best Team leadership expectations in mind
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to use all types of hand and power tools
  • Ability to understand and implement our processes and procedures
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems and develop solutions
  • Must lead by example by displaying a positive work ethic and attitude
  • Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines
  • Excellent customer service orientation
  • Self Motivated
  • Dependable

 

Job Requirements/Specifications:

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Two year degree preferred
  • One year previous distribution center experience preferred
  • Previous light manufacturing experience preferred
  • Electrical product knowledge is a plus
  • Previous leadership experience preferred
  • Ability to lift 70 lbs on a consistent basis; lift up to 100 lbs occasionally
  • Ability to operate lift truck equipment
  • Ability to work an extended shift to complete work tasks as needed
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
  • Knowledge of Eclipse preferred
  • Has an intimate knowledge of the company’s inventory system (Eclipse), specifically as it relates Work Order Process
  • Knowledge of handheld RF scanner is a plus
  • Demonstrated computer skills
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift -not applicable-  
Position Customized Solutions Team Lead  
Number of Openings 1  
Location Cedar Rapids  
About the Organization  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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