Shift Lead

Apex Tool Group; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Tool Group is seeking a B Shift Lead in Apex, NC to direct distribution center activities from 3pm to 11:30pm EST. The role includes supervising associates, ensuring productivity, and maintaining safety and training standards.

The ideal candidate will have distribution experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to operate RF scanners and equipment. This is a full-time on-site position at our Apex, NC facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Associate degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and direction to other associates ensuring productivity goals are met.
• Ensure a positive work environment through clear and effective communication with others.
• Monitor and control the level of work on the floor to meet the business needs.
• Ensure all training is provided and completed (new associates, re-training, etc.).
• Implement efficient distribution center processes to reduce cost and lead time and to help meet/exceed productivity targets.
• Allocate human resources to improve employee utilization and productivity.
• Monitor and control productivity and quality performance including metrics updates on area boards.
• Process system transactions for reporting and performance measurement.
• Communicate distribution facility policies and procedures to associates.
• Enforce safe practices and safety guidelines including 5S; participate in safety investigations.
• Report maintenance issues to maintenance department per standard work.
• Participate in operations outside standard shift hours, including weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel/Word/Outlook

RF scanner operation

Customer service under supervision

Lift up to 50 lbs

Stand for long periods

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree in related field

Tools

WMS

SAP

Job description

Overview

The B Shift lead is accountable for productive and efficient work area(s) including the direction of team members. B shift is Monday-Friday, 3pm-11:30pm EST. This position will be based in our Apex, NC Distribution Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and direction to other associates ensuring productivity goals are met
• Ensure a positive work environment through clear and effective communication with others
• Monitor and control the level of work on the floor to meet the business needs
• Ensure all training is provided and completed (new associates, re-training, etc.)
• Implement efficient distribution center processes to reduce cost and lead time and to help meet/exceed distribution center productivity targets
• Allocate human resources to improve employee utilization and productivity
• Monitor and control associate productivity and quality performance including metrics updates on area boards
• Process system transactions for reporting and performance measurement
• Communicate distribution facility policies and procedures so that they are understood and adhered to by other distribution facility associates
• Enforce all safe practices and safety guidelines including 5S in all areas of distribution. Be involved in accident investigations and resolutions to unsafe practices, behaviors, and work conditions
• Report all maintenance related issues to maintenance department by following standard work order procedure
• Participate in business operations as needed that may fall outside of standard shift hours including weekends
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• 2+ Years of Distribution (or relevant) experience
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to operate equipment including RF scanner
• Ability to provide a high level of direction and customer service under minimal supervision
• Ability to consistently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to consistently move in a full-range of motion
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a WMS, SAP
• Experience in data and trend analysis, root cause problem solving
• Previous experience operating a standup forklift and/or pallet jack
• Associates degree in related field