Distribution Center Lead: Inbound/Outbound Excellence

Carl Zeiss Vision, Inc.; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision

Dental

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Programs

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

ZEISS is hiring a Distribution Center Lead to supervise end-to-end inbound, order management and outbound shipments, ensuring performance goals and safety standards are met. You will direct daily workflows for Lens Care Orders, coordinate with carriers, and drive improvements using High Jump, SAP, and Excel tools.

The role requires 1–2 years of experience with forklift operations, strong leadership, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Forklift WMS required / Forklift HighJump SAP preferred
• 1-2 years of relevant experience required, 3 years preferred
• Ability to motivate through Strong Effective leadership
• Effective communication
• Energy and enthusiasm for production and problem solving
• Strong initiative and follow-up skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand and walk for prolonged periods, climb, reach, crouch, operate a forklift and pallet jack, and perform repetitive movements with upper and lower extremities
• Manual dexterity, basic math skills, and good vision are required
• Requires two to four years’ experience in cycle counting, customer service, shipping, dataentry functions, POD/tracer, receiving, order administration/control, picking, restocking, and quality control/checking
• Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing programs, experience withSAP software, and demonstrated ability to work effectively under deadlines and varied jobpressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop Manage daily workflow of inbound/outbound activities on Lens Care Orders
• Comprehensive knowledge of High Jump /SAP and other related systems
• Complete end of day reports VTS Sales
• LEAN knowledge/activities and on-going operational improvement in VTS area
• Efficient methods to ensure all resources, including personnel, are maximized
• Analyze Lens Care Output of department (using Microsoft Excel and other tools)
• Time management of inbound deliveries/shipments on VTS products
• Document Maintain Appropriate records with regards to SOP’s
• Report errors in stocking, miss picks, & miss shipments
• Provide comprehensive transfer of information between shifts.
• Enforce SOP’s and document deviations of process or personnel as needed.
• Orders for same day shipments
• Time management of shipments Equipment
• Ensure all equipment is maintained according to Zeiss standards.
• Document and report any deviations
• Maintain clean and safe working environments (6S compliance
• Follows safety standards and reports any safety concerns to leadership

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

High Jump

SAP

MS Excel

WMS

Job description

ZEISS is hiring a Distribution Center Lead to supervise end-to-end inbound, order management and outbound shipments, ensuring performance goals and safety standards are met. You will direct daily workflows for Lens Care Orders, coordinate with carriers, and drive improvements using High Jump, SAP, and Excel tools.

The role requires 1–2 years of experience with forklift operations, strong leadership, and effective communication.