Regional Distribution Center - Warehouse Lead

atd; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

American Tire Distributors operates nationwide and seeks a Lead Person for its Bakersfield RDC to support daily operations and coach team members. You will partner with the Operations Manager to drive productivity, ensure inventory accuracy, and uphold safety standards across shifts.

Responsibilities include training, policy enforcement, and reporting on performance while maintaining adherence to procedures and safety programs to ensure efficient warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 4-6 years of related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between team and Management to resolve issues.
• Adhere to policies and report non-compliance promptly.
• Assist in administering the safety program for a safe environment.
• Collaborate daily with Supervisor/Manager on goals and inventory.
• Prepare process, accuracy, and production reports aligned with daily goals.
• Conduct on-the-job training and cross-training using onboarding tools.
• Coordinate planned workflow and ensure team roles are fulfilled.
• Provide resources to optimize team performance and support leadership.
• Maintain inventory integrity with aim 2% variance or less.

Skills

Policy & Procedures

Storage

Traffic and Vehicle Planning

Verbal Communication

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Education

High School or GED degree

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to turn your ambition and your people skills into a rewarding career with an industry leader? Join our team at American Tire Distributors! As the nation's premier tire distributor, ATD's coast-to-coast distribution network provides approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada with rapid and frequent delivery of high quality tires, custom wheels and shop supplies.

Position Description

Under the general direction of the RDC Operations Manager, the Lead Person is responsible for assisting Management with multiple tasks such as training, coaching, and onboarding new and existing associates. Assists with the day to day operation, performs daily inventory accuracies, and adheres to the company/mixing center policies and procedures. Supports Management in achieving optimal productivity by delegating tasks to assigned team members while maintaining levels of quality, accuracy of inventory, and safety of associates. Performs a variety of duties relating to warehousing, product movement, and inventory functions within the RDC. Provides feedback to Management as to the team member's job performance as needed. Assist with administering the safety program set forth by ATD.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between team members and Management, ensuring effective communication and resolution of issues.
• Adhere to all company policies and department procedures, promptly reporting non-compliance by team members to Supervisor/Manager.
• Assist in administering the safety program to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Collaborate daily with Supervisor/Manager to discuss goals, inventory levels, and adherence to timelines, leading the team to achieve established objectives.
• Complete process, accuracy, and production reports aligned with daily goals, communicating findings to operations Supervisor/Manager.
• Conduct on-the-job training and cross-training using SEAL onboarding tools and processes for new and existing associates.
• Coordinate planned workflow in alignment with Supervisor/Manager directives.
• Ensure team members fulfill their roles effectively under Management's guidance, maintaining operational smoothness.
• Provide insights and recommendations for process improvements, supporting implementation efforts.
• Provide necessary resources to team members to optimize their performance and support leadership objectives throughout shifts.
• Work closely with Management to maintain inventory integrity and accuracy, striving for an inventory variance of 2% or less.

Competencies

• Collaboration- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer-Focused - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Health and Safety - The ability and skill to manage and apply safe systems of work.
• Inventory Management - The ability and skill to design, implement and manage inventory control systems.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Policy & Procedures - The ability and skill to monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures and ensure their alignment with organizational strategies and work objectives.
• Storage - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum storage of warehouse, plant, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Traffic and Vehicle Planning - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum deployment and utilization of vehicles and moveable plant including proficiency in required software package/s and databases.
• Verbal Communication - Ability to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications.
• Work Scheduling - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum scheduling of work and material resources to meet planned performance targets including proficient use of aligned software / systems

Qualifications

• High School or GED degree
• 4-6 years of related experience preferred

Skills

• Policy & Procedures
• Storage
• Traffic and Vehicle Planning
• Verbal Communication
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Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Physical Demands Category: Warehouse

Physical Demands/Work Environment/Travel Requirements:

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, c