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Lead, Distribution Center

ZEISS Group
ZEISS Group Salary
Hebron, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026
How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What's the role?

Under general supervision, the Distribution Center Lead supports the DC Leadership by ensuring warehouse end to end process : inbound, order management and outbound shipments are prioritized, regularly communicating performance goals and standards so that team members understand expectations, communicating employee performance opportunities, deficiencies, and ideas to the manager, interacting with carriers, handling incoming freight and support order management and shipping areas . Team lead will primarily work in one or more of the following areas: inbound , order control, receiving, inventory, shipping, and training.

Sounds Interesting?

Here's What You'll Do

Develop

  • Manage daily workflow of inbound/outbound activities on Lens Care Orders
  • Comprehensive knowledge of High Jump /SAP and other related systems
  • Complete end of day reports VTS Sales
  • LEAN knowledge/activities and on-going operational improvement in VTS area
  • Efficient methods to ensure all resources, including personnel, are maximized

Analyze

  • Lens Care Output of department (using Microsoft Excel and other tools)
  • Time management of inbound deliveries/shipments on VTS products

Document

  • Maintain Appropriate records with regards to SOP’s
  • Report errors in stocking, miss picks, & miss shipments
  • Provide comprehensive transfer of information between shifts.
  • Enforce SOP’s and document deviations of process or personnel as needed.
  • Orders for same day shipments
  • Time management of shipments

Equipment

  • Ensure all equipment is maintained according to Zeiss standards.
  • Document and report any deviations
  • Maintain clean and safe working environments (6S compliance
  • Follows safety standards and reports any safety concerns to leadership

Do you qualify?

  • HS Diploma or equivalent
  • Forklift WMS required / Forklift HighJump SAP preferred
  • 1-2 years of relevant experience required, 3 years preferred
  • Ability to motivate through Strong Effective leadership.
  • Effective communication
  • Energy and enthusiasm for production and problem solving.
  • Strong initiative and follow-up skills.
  • Time management skills.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
  • Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand and walk for prolonged periods, climb, reach, crouch, operate a forklift and pallet jack, and perform repetitive movements with upper and lower extremities.
  • Manual dexterity, basic math skills, and good vision are required.
  • Requires two to four years’ experience in cycle counting, customer service, shipping, dataentry functions, POD/tracer, receiving, order administration/control, picking, restocking, and quality control/checking.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing programs, experience withSAP software, and demonstrated ability to work effectively under deadlines and varied jobpressure.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • 401k Matching
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Vacation and sick pay
  • The list goes on!

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team

Christina Choing

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).

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