Brooks Sports, Inc.:
Distribution Center (DC) Lead - All Shifts Job in Whitestown, VT
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Whitestown, VT
Full-time | Warehouse
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Who We Are:
At Brooks, we believe a run can change a day, a life, the world. Everyone who works here is a key part of our obsession to make the best running gear on the planet. We want our business — which also happens to be our passion — to be a place where everyone feels welcome and comfortable being themselves. Our company culture defines us, bonds us together, and drives our success. We live this culture daily through our brand values: Runner First, Word is Bond, Champion Heart, There is no “I” in Run, and Keep Moving. This means we always solve for the runner, do what we say we will, give it our all, are generous with our humanity, and find a way to keep moving every day, because joy is kinetic.
Are you ready to help create something extraordinary?
Come join our team as a Team Lead, where you’ll inspire and motivate our DC Warehouse Associates to meet and exceed department objectives. As a DC Lead at Brooks, you will oversee and coordinate all daily activities within your department (such as: picking, packing, cycle counting, and shipping inventory). As a Brooks DC Lead, you are present on the DC floor; will motivate and inspire the team to provide the world-class customer service that Brooks is known for. You’re an integral part of the DC operations and are actively involved in setting the tone for all employees.
Shift - 1st/2nd/3rd shift based on preference and/or availability
Responsibilities:
! Lead a team of employees and schedule resources according to expected workload
! Work closely with other DC Leads and DC Supervisors to successfully manage daily workload
! Collaborates with DC Supervisor to identify areas of opportunity within the department (including performance gaps, changes in team morale, process improvement opportunities, etc.)
! Ensure all employees within the department have the tools and resources needed to succeed in their daily job
! Act as a coach to DC Warehouse Associates and play a hands-on roll in their development
! Ensure teams are aware of daily/weekly priorities and that all tasks are completed timely and accurately
! Work with DC Supervisor team to recommend and assist in implementing process improvements
! Keep DC Supervisors informed about discrepancies that could impact FTZ compliance through all inbound and outbound operations
! Ensure employees are following safety procedures while conducting duties
! Engages in and leads training, team building, meetings, and personal development
! Ensure efficient, effective and safe operations at all times
! Special projects as needed
Qualifications:
! High School Diploma, required (but Associate’s degree or equivalent experience a plus)
! 3+ years of warehouse experience; 1+ years lead experience in a distribution setting, required
! Experience with WMS systems; Softeon a plus
! Computer proficiency: MS Office Suite, Outlook and internet required
! Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with adverse situations positively.
! Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of the organization, Be a team player.
! Ability to inspire and guide your staff to get the job done by bringing out the best in others.
! Excellent verbal and written communication skills
! Embraces and lives the Brooks values!
! Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse
! Maintain a good attendance record
! Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time – up to 8 hours/day
! Ability to lift 30 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally, and 70 lbs. seldomly, required
! Proficient with bar code scanners
At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, the presence of a sensory, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, marital status, pregnancy or child birth, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, political ideology, or any other non-merit based factors.
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At Brooks, we believe a run can change a day, a life, the world. Everyone who works here is a key part of our obsession to make the best running gear on the planet. We want our business — which also happens to be our passion — to be a place where everyone feels welcome and comfortable being themselves. Our company culture defines us, bonds us together, and drives our success. We live this culture daily through our brand values: Runner First, Word is Bond, Champion Heart, There is no “I” in Run, and Keep Moving. This means we always solve for the runner, do what we say we will, give it our all, are generous with our humanity, and find a way to keep moving every day, because joy is kinetic.
Are you ready to help create something extraordinary?
Come join our team as a Team Lead, where you’ll inspire and motivate our DC Warehouse Associates to meet and exceed department objectives. As a DC Lead at Brooks, you will oversee and coordinate all daily activities within your department (such as: picking, packing, cycle counting, and shipping inventory). As a Brooks DC Lead, you are present on the DC floor; will motivate and inspire the team to provide the world-class customer service that Brooks is known for. You’re an integral part of the DC operations and are actively involved in setting the tone for all employees.
Shift - 1st/2nd/3rd shift based on preference and/or availability
Responsibilities:
! Lead a team of employees and schedule resources according to expected workload
! Work closely with other DC Leads and DC Supervisors to successfully manage daily workload
! Collaborates with DC Supervisor to identify areas of opportunity within the department (including performance gaps, changes in team morale, process improvement opportunities, etc.)
! Ensure all employees within the department have the tools and resources needed to succeed in their daily job
! Act as a coach to DC Warehouse Associates and play a hands-on roll in their development
! Ensure teams are aware of daily/weekly priorities and that all tasks are completed timely and accurately
! Work with DC Supervisor team to recommend and assist in implementing process improvements
! Keep DC Supervisors informed about discrepancies that could impact FTZ compliance through all inbound and outbound operations
! Ensure employees are following safety procedures while conducting duties
! Engages in and leads training, team building, meetings, and personal development
! Ensure efficient, effective and safe operations at all times
! Special projects as needed
Qualifications:
! High School Diploma, required (but Associate’s degree or equivalent experience a plus)
! 3+ years of warehouse experience; 1+ years lead experience in a distribution setting, required
! Experience with WMS systems; Softeon a plus
! Computer proficiency: MS Office Suite, Outlook and internet required
! Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with adverse situations positively.
! Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of the organization, Be a team player.
! Ability to inspire and guide your staff to get the job done by bringing out the best in others.
! Excellent verbal and written communication skills
! Embraces and lives the Brooks values!
! Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse
! Maintain a good attendance record
! Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time – up to 8 hours/day
! Ability to lift 30 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally, and 70 lbs. seldomly, required
! Proficient with bar code scanners
At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, the presence of a sensory, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, marital status, pregnancy or child birth, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, political ideology, or any other non-merit based factors.
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