Distribution Team Lead

Calibre Scientific Group; Holland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Scientific Group is seeking a Distribution Team Lead to oversee onsite shipping and receiving activities in Ohio. You will manage daily distribution operations, coach staff, and ensure compliance with DOT and IATA regulations while maintaining accurate paperwork and timely deliveries.

The role emphasizes supervising a distribution team, enforcing SOPs, and training new hires to uphold safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–3 months related experience acceptable.
• HazMat/air cargo training (IATA, DGR, DOT) preferred; ongoing refreshers required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day functions of the distribution department.
• Coach, train, and develop distribution associates.
• Ensure shipments meet regulations (DOT, IATA) and customer requirements.
• Verify shipments are properly packaged for safe arrival.
• Confirm incoming products are inspected and paperwork processed.
• Communicate with carriers for clearance and holds.
• Ensure timely shipments to meet requirements.
• Package, ship, and receive goods as needed; streamline operations.
• Maintain up-to-date SOPs and work instructions.
• Lead regular safety discussions with the team.
• Train new employees in shipping and receiving.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching & training

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Communication

MS Office / inventory software

Education

High school diploma or GED

IATA, DGR, DOT Hazmat training

Tools

Inventory software

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Distribution Team Lead is responsible for overseeing all shipping and receiving activities onsite.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily (other duties may be assigned). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversees day-to-day functions of the distribution department.
• Coaches, trains, and develops distribution associates.
• Investigates and ensures shipments are made according to rules and appropriate regulations (e.g. DOT, IATA) while meeting customer requirements.
• Confirms shipments are properly packaged to allow arrival at customer sites in good condition.
• Verifies incoming products are properly inspected for receipt and paperwork is properly processed.
• Communicates with carriers to provide necessary information for custom clearance and other similar holds.
• Ensures shipments are made in a timely manner to meet requirements.
• Packages, ships, and receives goods as necessary and streamlines operations to ensure the distribution department meets expectations.
• Keeps SOPs and work instructions up to date.
• Hosts regular safety discussions and check-ins with team.
• Trains new employees in areas of shipping and receiving as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous certification, experience, and training in IATA, DGR, and DOT Hazmat is strongly preferred.

Language Ability

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees. Working knowledge of/Fluency in the English language (spoken and written).

Mathematical Ability

Add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply/divide with 10's and 100's. Perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and/or inventory programs.

Certificates and Licenses

Upon initial employment, the employee is required to complete the following training within 6 months after the date of their employment or assignment to a facility, or to a new position at the facility (whichever is later): 8-Hour HazWOpER training; EPA RCRA training; and training on the business unit Emergency Response Plan. Thereafter, the employee is required to complete annual 8-Hour HazWOpER and EPA RCRA refresher trainings. Internal training on the Anatrace Emergency Response Plan is also required annually.