Distribution Team Leader

Distribution Team Lead

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Full-Time : Monday - Friday 3 : 00 PM to 11 : 00 PM

Location : nVent, 16250 W. Woods Edge Road, New Berlin, WI 53151

Sign-On Bonus : $1,000, less applicable taxes. Payable on the first payroll after ninety days of employment.

Do you want to work in a safe, clean and state of the art environment with paid breaks? Do you want to work with a company that is growing? Do you want competitive pay and benefits?

If you said yes to one or more of these questions, then nVent is the place for you!

We are adding a full-time 2nd shift Distribution Team Lead to the team! Reporting to the Distribution Supervisor, this position significantly contributes to nVent's financial performance by performing various tasks related to the distribution function while also providing leadership to other associates. By leveraging continuous improvement, effective project management, and leadership skills, this position will help nVent deliver "best in class" results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Responsibilities :

Take an active role in managing multiple aspects of the distribution center operations including : Receiving, Inventory Control, Material Handling, Order Picking, and Traffic.

Lead a team of warehouse personnel in a fast-paced environment providing visible leadership in order to maintain a motivated, positive and productive work force

Contribute to the business by adhering to best practices and identifying and executing on continuous improvement opportunities

Identifies, coaches and develops team members

Identify and allocate resources necessary to accomplish departmental objectives

Participates in hiring and training of employees

Participates in cross-functional business team focused on continuous improvement in metrics

Required Experience :

• Leadership experience required : experience having led teams or projects
• Experience with distribution processes : Receiving, Picking, Packing, and / or Shipping

Required Skills :

Must have experience leading teams to achieve goals

Must have experience in a fast paced distribution environment

Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and electronically

Must be able to walk / climb to a variety of primary work locations, stand / bend / stoop for extended periods of time

Must have knowledge of distribution processes, inventory control, lean manufacturing / continuous Improvement concepts & ERP / WMS systems

Proven ability to use resourcefulness and initiative to make decisions and take actions to insure timely and accurate shipping to all customers

Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle multiple projects in a fast paced environment

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Must be able to lift documents / work materials up to 70 pounds in weight