Distribution Team Leader

Job Category:

Manufacturing/Operations

Job Family:

Operations Leadership

Job Description:

The Distribution Team Leader will provide leadership and direction to a Distribution team. The Pennsylvania Distribution Center (PDC) uses an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS).

Continuously improves cost, quality and service by developing teamwork, process understanding and ownership.  Ensure there is appropriate capacity and capability to meet customer requirements.  Conducts long and short-range capacity studies to determine requirements for new equipment and facilities.  Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service, IS, Operations Systems Teams and Distribution to optimize the entire supply chain. 

What you’ll do:


* Innovate, lead and maintain control of Distribution initiatives related to cost, quality, service and safety.


* The ASRS system requires regular attention to manage ongoing projects and maintain upkeep of the system.


* Manage a maintenance staff of 10 employees responsible for correcting daily malfunctions in the system and regular preventative maintenance of automated equipment.


* Work closely with the system supplier, Swisslog, on system operational issues and improvements.


* Plan yearly capital and business plan funds to maintain equipment and components of the automated system.


* Maintain proper upkeep of the building and grounds.


* Articulate, develop, and implement a comprehensive Distribution strategy and related systems which best support the entire organization


* Manage the relationship and act as primary liaison with external warehouse suppliers


* Own and execute Company-Wide Forklift Program


* Assure implementation of regulatory (safety, environmental and food safety) programs that apply to the Distribution centers


* Standardize major Distribution processes and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and KPIs                                                                                   


* Lead or support applicable procedural changes within areas of Supply Chain, Customer Service and Operations to constantly improve the operation and communication between departments


* Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements.

Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups.

Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met.

Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you need to succeed:


* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Management, Finance or related field
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