Lead

Crate and Barrel; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate and Barrel is seeking a Distribution Center Lead to guide daily DC operations, motivate teams, and train associates. You will coordinate workloads with the floor supervisor, ensure equipment is used properly, and troubleshoot issues to maintain workflow efficiency.

In this role, you will monitor KPIs, support performance development, and foster open communication in a fast-paced distribution center in Texas. Strong English, math, and planning skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have strong command of written and verbal English.
• Basic math skills required for daily tasks and productivity tracking.
• Proven time management and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using Google Suite tools to coordinate activities and communicate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Assists and supports the supervisor to organize, motivate and train associates
• Directs daily/weekly work assignments in the Distribution Center
• Oversees operations and activities in the absence of supervisors
• Ensures productivity standards are met via KPIs and team communication
• Directs proper use of DC equipment and troubleshoots problems as needed
• Performs tasks to set daily productivity pace
• Supports open communication and provides feedback
• Assists in performance and development of direct reports
• Maintains open two-way communication with associates
• Keeps work areas clean and organized, rotates through departments as needed
• Participates in training on technology upgrades and new systems
• Completes tasks to achieve daily productivity and quality goals
• Be a resource to associates and foster a collaborative environment
• Establishes clear lines of feedback and accountability

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Time management

Multitasking

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


• Oversees all operations and associate activities in the absence of floor supervisors or floor managers, as needed or assigned


• Ensures productivity standards are met by communicating personal and team key performance indicators


• Directs associates on the proper use of Distribution Center equipment and troubleshoot problems, as necessary


• Performs the tasks associated with the department to set the pace for daily productivity.


• Be a resource to associates by supporting open communication and being available to answer questions and concerns


• Supports and assists the floor supervisor and/or floor manager in all aspects of performance and development of direct reports to encourage professional growth.


• Establishes open and two-way conversation with all associates


• Asks for and gives clear and constructive feedback


• Cleans up and disposes boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas


• Rotates through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business


• 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...

• Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position


• Promotes a culture of respect and an atmosphere of teamwork to foster a positive working environment


• 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


• Excellent time management skills and ability to complete daily tasks when faced with frequent interruptions


• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast paced and growing environment

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

• A minimum of 2 years of Distribution Center experience


• Equipment certification as needed


• High School Diploma or GED equivalent