Night Crew Team Lead

Cavalier Distributing is one of just a handful of U.S. distributors with a portfolio comprised exclusively of specialty imports and American craft beers. The warehouse is currently seeking a Night Crew Team Lead. This full-time position is Monday through Friday working approximately 3:00pm - 11:00pm or until all work is complete. (Almost no weekends. There are 3-4 weekends each year where we may require a weekend shift. We will let you know 2 weeks in advance if you will be required to work a weekend.)

Basic Function

The Team Lead is responsible for the success, productivity, and quality of supply chain distribution within the warehouse, and ensuring a safe and efficient place to work. The Team Lead's responsibilities include: Shipping Operations (Pickers), and/or Office Operations (e.g., Routers, Analysts, General Office Associates). The Team Lead works with the Operations Manager to develop strategies and objectives toward maximizing productivity. The Team Lead must, solve problems, and lead by engaging both their teams and themselves in the continuous pursuit of progress. Delegation is key by achieving their goals through teamwork and embracing and aligning their respective teams with the Operations Manager's objectives.

Principle Responsibilities

• Managing to ensure operational and safety excellence
• Safe environment and culture promotion through ongoing training, team engagement, and regular review.
• Efficient operation of WMS (warehouse management systems) and equipment.
• Slotting and product placement.
• Facility, equipment, and staff appearance and integrity.
• Coaching and training, promoting paths to success and retention.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of commensurate supply chain experience or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software applications
• Previous change management experience (driving, influencing and inspiring change through communication
• Technology background, ability to learn new programs easily; Encompass experience would be a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule. Ability to be on-call at various times. Able to work most holidays.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

• Integrity: Demonstrates responsible, ethical and honest behavior in all roles, tasks and responsibilities.
• Problem Solving: Reacts quickly and appropriately to problems; follows-up in a timely manner to issues not immediately resolvable; ties loose ends.
• Partnership: Creates a partnership-focused environment in which excellent service is provided to all customers
• Engagement: Motivates self and others to accomplish important objectives navigating a complex environment and multiple demands; creates a sense of urgency; delegates appropriately.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and concisely with all audiences; keeps others informed and listens both openly and carefully to input and feedback; adapts messages to fit audience.
• Strategic Planning: Demonstrates the ability to determine goals, direction and action steps necessary to solve short term immediate issues while maintaining traction towards long term objectives.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.