Weekend Shift Outbound Team Leader

Webstaurantstore; Dayton (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

PTO

401(k) matching

Bonus Opportunities

Life Insurance

Job summary

WebstaurantStore is seeking an Outbound Team Lead to maintain in-depth product and outbound process knowledge, keeping regular contact with the shift manager and peers to meet daily goals. The role identifies issues, directs corrective actions, and models the company culture to engage and communicate effectively with staff.

Responsibilities include leading daily operations, providing performance feedback, conducting team meetings, and developing cross-trained staff while ensuring accuracy in

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of distribution environment experience or shipping experience preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations in the department to ensure productivity and quality while meeting goals.
• Provide regular feedback to employees on performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Lead daily team meetings to set expectations, assign tasks, and share best practices.
• Develop a cross-trained team that can flex into other departments when needed.
• Maintain open communication with outbound teams and management; adjust schedules as needed.
• Ensure accuracy and quality in outbound picking, prepping, and shipments.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Emotional intelligence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Outbound Team Lead maintains in-depth knowledge of our products and Outbound procedures and stays in regular contact with the shift manager and peers in each department to meet daily goals. This position identifies operating issues and takes corrective action as needed, including receiving and providing clear directions and serving as a role model of our culture to communicate effectively with employees and drive engagement.

Job Summary

The Outbound Team Lead maintains in-depth knowledge of our products and Outbound procedures and stays in regular contact with the shift manager and peers in each department to meet daily goals. This position identifies operating issues and takes corrective action as needed, including receiving and providing clear directions and serving as a role model of our culture to communicate effectively with employees and drive engagement.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties below to a high standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Leadership

• Assist leadership in overseeing daily operations in the department to ensure a high level of productivity and quality while achieving operating goals; promote team adherence to Company policies and procedures
• Work closely with leadership to monitor and provide consistent feedback to employees on individual and team performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• In collaboration with leadership, conduct daily team meetings to update employees on work expectations, task assignments, best practices, and operating expectations
• Clearly communicate team goals, resolve problems as they arise, and answer any related questions
• Assist with developing a cross-trained team that can flex into other departments or jobs as needed
• Maintain a high level of communication with Outbound teams and management daily; partner with other team leads to flex hours where necessary
• Ensure that employees are consistently informed of their performance and progress
• Serve as a resource for all employees regarding job tasks, company policies and procedures, and warehouse initiatives
• Report personnel issues to the department leadership to enable timely resolutions

Process

• Aid management in ensuring that our teams work towards satisfying customers through picking, prepping, and completing outbound shipments efficiently, with a focus on accuracy and quality
• Manage the department's daily workflow and work with leadership to adjust to labor availability as needed.
• Ensure a high degree of accuracy and quality in all work completed by the IC team, using internal audits to identify mistakes and training opportunities
• Work to identify trends in team performance, using outbound metrics to train individuals on the team and assess areas of weakness or strength
• Provide scorecards to individuals weekly and monthly to advise them on their overall performance
• Work closely with team members and leadership to meet daily, weekly, and monthly departmental goals
• Abide by all company and warehouse policies
• Flex into other positions and departments and undertake additional duties as necessary to support the overall operation

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 12 hours/day.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 75lbs.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a distribution environment; shipping experience preferred but not required
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
• Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations

Company Overview

The foodservice professional’s premier source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and knowledge online. Our purpose is to empower and equip people to run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives
• Company Discounts
• AT&T & Verizon Discount
• Bonus Opportunities
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption Assistance

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices