Dixon Ticonderoga Company · 3 weeks ago
Distribution Team Lead (1st Shift)
Dixon Ticonderoga Company is seeking a Distribution Team Lead to manage daily operations and training within their distribution facility. The role involves overseeing workflows, directing labor, and ensuring operational goals are met while also developing and delivering training programs for new and existing team members.
Consumer GoodsManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Executing staffing plans/adjustments as needed to ensure operational goals are met daily; escalating concerns and issues to leadership when necessary
Planning, allocating, and coordinating all activities in the consolidation zone
Monitoring order changes/revisions/removals – planning and executing necessary order adjustments in SAP/eWM system including assigning work for completion
Coordinating with the Customer Service and Transportation teams to fulfill urgent delivery and will call requests
Coordinating all BTS Display Orders – SSCC labeling requirements. Planning, Staging, & executing shipment plans
Printing end-of-day packing slips and performing end-of-day reconciliation to validate the successful fulfillment of orders
Ensuring an organized work area is maintained and that all documents, both digital and paper, are easily retrieved
Maintaining and providing timely and accurate information for various stakeholders including purchasing, vendors, security and internal leadership. Includes updating various MS Excel Worksheets to ensure data integrity and efficient operations
Develops, refines, delivers, and manages all new hire classroom and hands-on training for the Warehouse, including new hire progress checks and certification within the first 90 days
Develops, refines, delivers, and manages new hire training/certification (classroom and hands-on) as well as recertification for experienced team members in the Warehouse
Develops, refines, delivers, and manages cross-training for Warehouse roles
Maintains Skills Matrix to ensure accurate records of capabilities and versatility for effective operational planning
Identifies and drives best practices to increase the effectiveness of the training program
Partners with Supervisors to identify process opportunities for experienced team members to increase efficiency and accuracy
Partners with Supervisors to roll out and train new processes and initiatives as needed
Recertifies experienced team members on systems, equipment, functions, safety and procedures
Participates in the development and revision of SOP’s and Job Instructions to ensure consistency, efficiency and safety
Ensures all training documents, materials and processes adhere to company SOP’s and policies
Capable of contributing in all outbound activities as needed, including picking, replenishment, loading, etc
Qualification
Required
2+ years of distribution administration (Receiving, Picking, Packing, and Shipping) experience
Strong presentation, facilitation, and written/verbal communication skills
Experience leading training, facilitating meetings, managing operations, and resolving exceptions
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written including the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
Proven record of working independently with little oversight - High degree of initiative and urgency
Solutions orientated proactive problem solver
Exceptional attention to detail and organization
Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
Thorough understanding of inbound and outbound operational priorities, dependencies, and processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient skill of Microsoft Office applications
Experience with a tier 1 ERP System, SAP experience preferred
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in business administration, supply chain management/ logistics or equivalent work experience
Company
Dixon Ticonderoga Company
Dixon Ticonderoga Company produces and markets an array of writing products that includes paints, crayons, pens, erasers, and sharpeners.