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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