Logistic/Distribution Warehouse Lead

Job Description:

Job Title: Logistic/Distribution Warehouse Lead

Reports to: Warehouse Manger

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Location: Tucker, GA

Company Overview:

ITW Pro Brands is a manufacturer of lubricants, cleaning chemicals, and corrosion preventatives formulated to maximize equipment productivity and product quality for customers. We go to market through B2B with a focus on the automotive, aviation, fabricated metal, food processing and machinery manufacturing market segments. Offering a brand portfolio that is well recognized within these industrial channels, our premium products address customer pain points and our direct sales team provide expert value-added consulting at the customer level. ITW Pro Brands has 250 employees and 4 manufacturing facilities in: Olathe, KS, Tucker, GA, Easton, MD, and DeWitt, IA.

Our Values:

• Simplicity: focusing on the essential core of each business opportunity, guided by the “80/20” rule to streamline processes, systems and structures.
• Shared risk: collaborating as a team, taking joint responsibility, and learning from trial and error to drive innovation.
• Integrity: honesty, transparency, and doing the right thing in all business dealings, regardless of brand and location.
• Respect: valuing diversity in cultural backgrounds and fostering an open environment where innovation can thrive.
• Trust: relying on employees to uphold the highest professional standards and act in the company’s best interests.

What we offer:  ITW’s benefits package is designed to provide comprehensive support for physical, mental, and financial well-being including: healthcare, retirement planning, paid leave, wellness programs, and opportunities for charitable involvement.

Position Summary:

The Logistic/Distribution Warehouse Lead supports daily shipping and distribution operations, coordinating domestic and international shipments, including hazardous materials, parcel, air freight, and container shipments. This hands-on lead role organizes daily work, guides and cross-trains team members, maintains accurate shipping documentation, and works across departments to meet customer commitments, safety requirements, and operational objectives. The position provides day-to-day team leadership and escalates personnel or operational concerns to management.

Core Responsibilities:

•  Lead and coordinate daily shipping and distribution activities, including workload planning, scheduling, prioritization, and timely completion of customer orders.

•  Minimum five years of shipping and/or distribution experience, including domestic and international shipping operations.

•  Minimum five years of experience leading and managing or directing the work of team members.

•  Current hazardous-material shipping training and certification appropriate to assigned shipments.

•  Minimum five years of forklift experience, including stand-up forklift operation.

•  Experience with international container shipments, air shipments, and FedEx and UPS shipping processes.

•  Working knowledge of 5S and Lean practices, daily scheduling, and project planning.

•  Strong organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.

•  Ability to interpret shipping instructions, safety procedures, and operational documents; maintain accurate records and demonstrate professionalism.

•  Provide day-to-day guidance, training, cross-training, and work direction to shipping personnel; support continuity of operations in the manager’s absence.

•  Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including ocean containers, air freight, FedEx, UPS, and carrier pickups; track shipments and communicate delivery status.

•  Prepare, verify, and maintain accurate shipping, export, and hazardous-material documentation in accordance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements.

•  Apply hazmat training and certification when preparing and shipping regulated products; promptly report safety concerns and ensure adherence to safe handling procedures.

•  Operate stand-up forklifts as needed and follow all warehouse equipment and safety procedures.

•  Partner with Customer Service, Operations, Production, and other departments to resolve shipping discrepancies, delays, and customer concerns.

•  Monitor daily shipping performance, identify errors or bottlenecks, and escalate significant operational issues to management.

•  Support 5S, Lean, visual management, and continuous-improvement activities to improve safety, quality, accuracy, and productivity.

•  Assist with shipping-related project planning, implementation, and process improvements; maintain organized records and required reports.

•  Model professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and effective time management in daily interactions.

Qualifications / Requirements:

•  High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

•  Minimum of five (5) years of shipping, distribution, or warehouse experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

•  Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience, including coordinating daily operations, training employees, and supporting team performance.

•  Hazmat shipping certification and experience handling hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations.

•  Minimum of five (5) years of forklift experience, including stand-up forklifts.

•  Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments, including container shipments, air freight, and shipping documentation.

•  Proficiency with FedEx, UPS, Microsoft Office, and shipping or warehouse management systems.

•  Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

•  Strong organizational, scheduling, project planning, problem-solving, and time management skills.

•  Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and provide guidance to team members.

•  Ability to work independently, prioritize operational demands, and maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, professionalism, and customer service.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.