** Johnstone Supply - Corporate**

** Warehouse Associate 2nd Shift Lead**

Joliet, IL 60431

Johnstone Supply, Inc., the nations largest HVACR distribution Cooperative, has a great opportunity for a 2nd Shift Team Leader to join our team. Johnstone has been in business for over 60 years and has grown into an industry leader with 443 store locations and over $2.5 billion in annual sales. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Honeywell, Emerson, Johnson Controls, and Fujitsu, to provide our customers with world class products, technical expertise, and quality service.

As the Distribution Team Lead, you will be responsible for work assignments that support the Johnstone Supply operation conforming to standardized work procedures, identifying improvement opportunities, and working with associates and management to solve challenges that may arise on the second shift and implement LEAN initiatives.

**Position responsibilities:**

* When the Shift Supervisor is not available, the Lead oversees the efficient running of the department by completing paperwork, managing problems, scheduling labor, answering questions and handling the assigning of tasks.

* Responsible for the accuracy of transactions, product scans and pick inventory by scanning products, printing labels, resolving labeling discrepancies, and completing necessary paperwork.

* Responsible for understanding the daily expectations of the distribution center and to assist the shift Supervisor in delegating work assignments to meet customer demand.

* Ensures that the appropriate controls and visual management tools are in-place and updated for effective operations within the designated area of responsibility.

* Leads by example in adherence to all company policies and procedures.

* Follows established best practices and participates in supporting LEAN initiatives.

* Responsible for product put away, stocking, picking, and filling bin boxes.

* Ensures products are readily available to order fillers by: monitoring stock on shelves or bins; replenishing picking stock from reserves; maintaining control of products in the reserve stock area; and monitoring Pull Tickets and giving priority to Shipping Department needs.

* Maintains current department accuracy and efficiency standards and follows all department standard operating procedures.

* Provides performance reports to DC Supervisor, DC Operations Manager, and DC Manager.

* When needed will assist the Shipping Department with order filling and packing when needed.

* Helps train new employees in the Introductory Training and department-specific training.

* Performs cross-training, as needed, to ensure that additional staff are ready and available.

* Maintains a safe work environment by working in a safe manner, following current Distribution safety rules, maintains equipment, and maintains a clean work area.

* Completing any additional tasks or duties designated by the Distribution Center Supervisor.

**Position requirements:**

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED); **1 year** of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1 year of previous leadership experience is preferred, but not required for this role.

* Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

* Ability to train Associates on the proper use of equipment, safety policies, and ensures that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available and utilized.

* Ability to assist with training for new hires, existing employees, and contract labor.

* Ability to communicate constructive feedback to management and employees.

* Ability to identify and recommend enhancements to improve processes, quality and resource utilization.

* Ability to drive or learn to drive a forklift, order picker and reach truck.

* Ability to give orders, direction, and lead effectively in a fast-paced environment.

* Ability to manage interpersonal conflict in the workplace.

* Ability to follow instructions and procedures.

* Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work.

* Ability to attend to details.

* Ability to complete routine paperwork.

* Ability to give clear instructions.

* Ability to converse with different types of customers.

* Ability to lead others in a team-based environment.

* Desire to support and meet the needs of customers, employees, and the Cooperative as a whole.

Johnstone Supply is strongly interested in hiring a great candidate that exhibits work behaviors & values that are conducive to building and maintaining a strong and effective company culture. These behaviors include:

* **Customer Focused:** Taking the perspective of who we serve into everything we do, anticipating their needs, and responding quickly.

* **Own It:** Focus on the goal and show initiative, with a sense of urgency and pride in doing things right the first time.

* **One Team:** We win together, with everyone playing their role and leveraging the strengths of the team.

* **Innovate:** Embracing and creating positive change to continuously improve and developing competitive, valuable solutions.

* **Engage:** Seek out and share information to make sure everyone is fully informed and aware of what they need to know to succeed.

Johnstone offers a competitive wage and benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, 401(k) with company match, and PTO after 90 days. Our commitment to continuous improvement & investment in our people is only matched by our commitment to superior customer experience. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now.

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