Zone Leader

SMC; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC is seeking a Zone Leader in Noblesville, IN to support the Supervisor and ensure area work instructions are followed, delivering peer-to-peer leadership in the distribution center.

You will perform area tasks, monitor 5S, audit order accuracy, and train new staff on process flows to meet customer demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in a distribution center or warehouse.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Able to perform duties with minimal direction.
• Experience using ERP, WMS and WES systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs area tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Some work time will be spent doing the same work as peers (i.e., picking, replenishing, shipping, packaging, etc.).
• Ensure workload is distributed evenly among peers based upon the area you are responsible for.
• Police respective area for compliance of 5S initiative, mis‑placed product, equipment repairs/maintenance, safety hazards.
• Spot audit for customer order accuracy.
• Spot audit for location integrity (labeling, part #, and correct product location).
• Spot audit peers’ process compliance to ensure work instructions are being performed as designed.
• Identify process problems and report directly to Supervisor.
• Responsible for initiating peer to peer training for new employees and/or updates to process flows for current employees.
• Ability to expedite and shift priorities when necessary to meet customer demand.
• Keep respective area stocked with appropriate supplies to perform process flow.
• Correct product location discrepancies reported to Zone Leader.
• Correct or report to Cycle Count Team all inventory discrepancies reported to Zone Leader.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP

WMS

WES

Job description

Purpose

The Zone Leader supports the efforts of the Supervisor to ensure the work instructions for all tasks and functions related to the process flow of product movement are followed for their respective area. This position is a peer to peer leadership role.

Essential Duties

• Performs area tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Some work time will be spent doing the same work as peers (i.e., picking, replenishing, shipping, packaging, etc.).
• Ensure workload is distributed evenly among peers based upon the area you are responsible for.
• Police respective area for compliance of 5S initiative, mis‑placed product, equipment repairs/maintenance, safety hazards.
• Spot audit for customer order accuracy.
• Spot audit for location integrity (labeling, part #, and correct product location).
• Spot audit peers’ process compliance to ensure work instructions are being performed as designed.
• Identify process problems and report directly to Supervisor.
• Responsible for initiating peer to peer training for new employees and/or updates to process flows for current employees.
• Ability to expedite and shift priorities when necessary to meet customer demand.
• Keep respective area stocked with appropriate supplies to perform process flow.
• Correct product location discrepancies reported to Zone Leader.
• Correct or report to Cycle Count Team all inventory discrepancies reported to Zone Leader.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Physical demands require the person to regularly stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• The person is frequently required to lift 25-40 pounds or greater, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to hear and talk.
• The work environment will expose employee to the following elements: Noise, Heat, Cold, Dust.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years experience in a Distribution Center/Warehouse environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and managers.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities to be considered.
• Must be able to perform duties with minimal direction.
• Must be able to utilize the ERP, WMS and WES computer systems as required to perform duties as listed above.