Lead

Crate & Barrel; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate & Barrel is seeking a Distribution Center Lead to guide daily operations, supervise and train associates, and ensure efficient, accurate inventory control in the Romeoville distribution center.

You will partner with supervisors to prioritize tasks, adapt to rushes, and uphold productivity and safety standards while driving continuous improvement in warehouse processes.

Qualifications

• Leadership and coaching skills for guiding a team.
• Clear communication bridging corporate strategy and warehouse execution.
• Awareness of KPIs and loss prevention procedures.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Basic math skills for daily operations.
• Forklift certification willingness.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support supervisor to organize, motivate, and train associates.
• Direct daily/weekly work assignments in the distribution center.
• Oversee inventory integrity and monitor stock levels.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

KPI awareness

Loss prevention

English

Basic math

Google Suite

AS400

JDA

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Google Suite

AS400

JDA

Job description

The Distribution Center Lead is a working leader who brings clarity, momentum, and consistency to our Distribution Center operations. You guide work assignments, support training and development, troubleshoot equipment and workflow issues, and model the productivity we expect from the team. Whether partnering closely with supervisors or stepping in on their behalf, you help create a high-performing, communicative, and collaborative environment where associates can do their best work.

A day in the life of a Distribution Center Lead...

• Assists and supports the supervisor to help organize, motivate and train associates
• In coordination with the floor supervisor, directs daily/weekly work assignments in the Distribution center
• Oversee inventory integrity by monitoring stock levels, resolving complex WMS discrepancies, and managing shipping/receiving logs
• Drive team agility by confidently shifting priorities to accommodate rush orders, unexpected volumes, and rapid project pivots
• Ensures productivity standards are met by communicating personal and team key performance indicators
• Participates in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position
• Performs all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals

What You'll Bring To The Table...

• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, manage multiple high-pressure deadlines, and quickly adapt to rapid growth
• Clear, effective communication skills to successfully bridge the gap between Corporate strategy and warehouse execution
• Promotes and supports the company vision and goals, including applicable key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Maintains an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines as outlined in the Company Code of Conduct and Associate Policy manuals
• Proficiency in English language skills (written and verbal)
• Basic math skills
• Google Suite experience preferred
• AS400 and JDA knowledge preferred

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• 2+ years of Distribution Center experience
• Willingness to become certified on Forklift Equipment
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent