Distribution Area Lead

Overview

Distribution Area Lead role at Newell Brands in Winchester, VA (D&T). Position Description details provided below.

Position Title: Distribution Area Lead
Division/Location/Product: Winchester, VA. D&T
Job Code: DISGENO
126
Reports To: D&T Supervisor
Department Name/Number: Warehouse Distribution & Transportation/
Manager Approval: Distribution Manager
Next Level Approval: Sr. Manager Distribution & Transportation
Updated: July 2, 2025
Shift: B (6AM-6PM)

• Provide daily support to distribution to drive production performance in areas of safety, quality, cost, productivity and service objectives.
• Support Distribution Supervisor in facilitation of operator assignments and operator movement between tasks daily.
• Assist with training current and new associates on PKMS system usage, Load School and Skill Block Training. Manage overtime requirements, vacation approvals and Workforce exceptions.
• Monitor and audit daily processes to improve load accuracy, load quality, safety, and pick performance. Assist distribution associates in revolving system, equipment or procedure related issues as they occur.
• Support OPEX and Team Smart initiatives for sustaining ongoing improvement. Participate in daily/weekly/monthly production, productivity and team meetings.
• Become familiar with PKMS processes as a Super User for distribution department.
• Communicate and work effectively with Distribution Team manager to identify and resolve issues arising from distribution activities.
• Other duties as needed to support function of warehouse.

Maintains a high level of enthusiasm and leadership for the continuous value improvement processes with associates at all levels of the business. Associate must be a team player able to work closely with all associates in the attainment of critical business objectives. Must provide support in a continuous operating environment.

• High school diploma or GED required, some college preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Previous team leader or backup sponsor experience preferred
• Logistics, warehouse, or other distribution experience preferred
• Must be forklift certified or be able to become forklift certified
• Associate must be a team player that leads by example
• Associate must be open to new process improvements/changes while maintaining a positive attitude
• Must not be in any attendance steps while applying or while holding a Team Lead position. Any attendance steps incurred while holding this position will be reviewed by management to determine if reassignment is necessary

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Manufacturing