DC Floor Lead - 2nd Shift
- Westampton, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Leads, motivates, and directs up to 25 associates in completing defined tasks and achieving established goals
- Responsible for working with site and department leadership to coordinate the tactical activities of hourly associates
- Engage partner departments and associates in problem-solving activities to assure service outcomes meet expectations
- Identify, communicate, and resolve obstacles and exceptions with appropriate operational partners and site leadership
- Functional subject matter expert for one or more areas of WMS directed processes
- Responsible for addressing/ administering discipline or coaching of direct reports and site associates under the guidance of the appropriate DC Operations Supervisor and/or Area Manager
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to support workload requirements
- Responsible for the proper handling and safe use of all Company owned property, tools, and equipment, including PPE, power equipment, voice equipment, etc.
- Promotes and maintains a clean and safe work environment
- Promotes safety at all times and reports safety violations to the appropriate DC Operations Supervisor and/or Area Manager
- Conducts duties in compliance with OSHA safety standards and location specific policies, paying special attention to pedestrian/equipment traffic
- Communicates problems/concerns, especially regarding safety, security, building control, or personnel, to the appropriate DC Operations Supervisor and/or Area Manager
- Other duties as instructed by leadership, including various duties performed within DC Material Handler, DC Processor, and/or DC Power Equipment Operator roles, which the associate is trained and skilled to perform
- Crosstrain in order to effectively operate and assist within other departments based on the needs of the department, facility, and Company
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leadership
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, propose resolutions, and communicate the outcome to the appropriate operational partners and site leadership
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to support workload requirements
- Expert understanding of system directed processes, with the strong ability to train new and existing associates on automated conveyor-based, RF, and/or VoCollect processes
- Advanced PC skills, including Excel, Word, Access and Outlook
- Ability to read and recognize applicable numbers and directives, including safety rules, operating instructions, racking locations, and procedural documents
- Ability to perform duties independently, and lead others as a team
- Frequent bending, lifting, walking, pushing, pulling of freight, standing for long periods of time and sometimes working in extreme temperatures
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in a DC environment
- 2+ years of experience with WMS, HighJump preferred
- Prior experience working within an automated conveyor-based operation required
- Expert understanding of RF processes with strong ability to train new and existing associates
- Advanced PC skills; including Excel, Word, Access and Outlook
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Invested in helping our associates learn, develop, achieve and grow into strong leaders
- Shared commitment to creating a culture fueled by engagement, excitement, optimism and fun
- Dedicated to giving back and community involvement
- Designer Brands Inc. operates a portfolio of retail concepts in more than 640 locations under the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and the shoe co. brands.
- Designer Brands designs and produces footwear and accessories through Camuto Group, a leading manufacturer selling in more than 6,400 stores worldwide.