A Distribution Team Leader supports the customer service and delivery activities through coordinating and directing teams tasked with receiving, shipping, and storage of goods. A well-drafted Distribution Team Leader Resume indicates the following duties – overseeing the activities of shipping, receiving, and warehouse personnel, developing and maintaining schedules, onboard new hires, and setting department goals based on the company expectations; evaluating employee performance, overseeing shipping, receiving and warehousing of products, monitoring key performance indicators, and managing the inventory levels.
Those aspiring to make a career in this line should denote on the resume the following skills – highly organized, and detail-oriented, excellent direction and oversight, leadership skills, the ability to lift and carry heavy objects, and remain standing for a long period, and training skills. Companies typically hire candidates with a bachelor’s degree and knowledge of relevant software.
Headline : As a Distribution Team Leader, responsible for Monitoring and evaluating work practices for improved team productivity; scheduling resources for team members growth; maintaining continuous 30-day forecast of resources and projects; evaluating performance measures; evaluating work practices.
Skills : Inventory Management, Excellent Problem Solving Skills.
Description :
Supervised a team of 30 responsible for storing and shipping cold chain, scheduled narcotics, and ambient temperature products for Johnson & Johnson's largest Pharmaceutical Distribution Center representing over $13B in revenue shipments.
Reported directly to the Facility Director.
Responsible for 2 rounds of hiring and training execution, 18 people or a 30% increase, for project implementation.
Led team through warehouse system (WMS) upgrade training and implementation adding serialization capabilities and executing bi-weekly equipment shutdowns for 3 months testing WMS upgrades with no impact on customer delivery.
Coordinated team of 8 organizing activities raising $27K for the local community as well as volunteering at a local elementary school to deliver food and participate in activities for children in need.
Responsible for ongoing forklift maintenance service contract; Negotiated $32K annual reduction in forklift maint.
Responsible for training new employees to do their specific jobs and to work effectively as team members.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Distribution Team Leader Resume
Headline : A consistent, hard working, highly motivated person. Intelligent and quick learning and thrive in a fast paced environment. I have the skills to be an effective leader, and have shown to be both productive and efficient in my professional career. Goal is to obtain a dynamic, challenging opportunity that contributes to the outstanding success of the business, and utilizes my talents to ensure the further growth.
Examined freight to determine proper and safe loading sequence, and performed the same work duties as those whom I lead and/or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist with them in their performance.
Delegated and followed up on work schedules, assignments, and production sequences, to meet production goals.
Conferred with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or issues.
Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within departments or between departments.
Read and analyzed charts, work orders, or production schedules to determine production requirements.
Maintained operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports.
Recommended or implemented measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Distribution Team Leader Resume
Headline : Distribution Team Leader will be responsible for managing the distribution of our product in the United States and Canada. This includes all aspects of the distribution process from order fulfillment to customer service, and from marketing to sales.
Requisitioned materials, supplies, or repair services.
Planned, assigned, supervised, and reviewed the work of subordinate team leaders and employees; recommends employment, promotion, transfers.
Completed team leader performance evaluations and is the reviewer on employee evaluations.
Responded to grievances and approves leave requests.
Administered discipline as required.
Developed, reviewed and implemented team plans and goals.
Coordinated the work with other teams, support groups, and leadership.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Master Of Business Administration
Distribution Team Leader Resume
Objective : Obtain a Distribution Team Leader position where I can maximize my skills to further develop myself and enhance an established workforce.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Jd Edwards, As400, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing.
Description :
Responsible for running the shipping and receiving department.
Made sure all jobs got picked, packed, and shipped on time.
Made sure all products were received and put away in a timely manner.
Redirected employees to areas of the department that needed help.
Supervised 24 people on the 1st and 3rd shifts.
Ran reports customary and monthly for the management team.
Worked with manufacturing to make sure any hot items were located and available to pick up in a timely manner.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma In General Education
Distribution Team Leader Resume
Summary : Distribution Team Leader with 4 years of experience in Developing effective team members to include providing goals and objectives; reinforcing and supporting the use of business skills, technical skills, and team skills; dealling with personnel issues and administers discipline when required; communicating needs and expectations; evaluating performance.
Skills : Experienced Team Lead, Top Trainer, Good Communication , Developed My Employers Training Manual.
Description :
Delegated duties to employees within the Shipping department and ensured department metrics are met on a daily basis, e.g Fill Rate, Safety, and Error Rate.
Scheduled all domestic outbound shipments, LTL, and truckload utilizing the most cost-effective methods.
Managed the movement of all finished goods material (sterile and non-sterile) between the warehouse, distribution center, and off-site storage facilities.
Determined priorities for inventory replenishment and prioritized the team's work activities to facilitate the efficient movement of products to the Distribution Center.
Maintained FIFO rotation of product.
Familiared with RF handheld scanners, able to effectively execute inventory replenishment tasks.
Utilized ERP software to modify customer orders, create invoices, monitor inventory levels, and input freight tracking information.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
B.S In Criminal Justice
Distribution Team Leader Resume
Summary : Seeking a full-time Distribution Team Leader position on any available shift. I am eager to learn and willing to work hard In order to become an asset to your organization and achieve promotions as warranted.
Skills : People Leadership/development, Inventory Managment, Production/Raw Materials Planning, Process Improvement.
Description :
Maintained all accountabilities of Production Planner.
Managed leadership/development of the entire team.
Managed all logistics activity in the plant.
Successfully developed and trained a cycle-count program that led to increased accuracy in finished good inventories.
Reduced overtime by 70% ($65K annual savings) through creative scheduling.
Implemented process improvement plans, resulting in future headcount reduction.
Established and implemented a reconciliation process that enabled a clerical position to consistently manage inventory integrity.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BS In Business Administration
Distribution Team Leader Resume
Objective : Technology-based inventory coordinator seeking a position in materials management. Highly dedicated and looking to work with a strong team. The recent completion of bachelor's degree program in supply chain and logistics management. Extensive experience with materials management and adaptability to new situations and industry standards.
Provided employee training, coaching, and development.
Maintained warehouse equipment and product distribution.
Served as team lead providing employee leadership and ensure efficient facility operations and safety.
Increased productivity and reduced overtime of hourly warehouse product selectors by monitoring employee efficiency.
Improved overall operations by increasing productivity, decreasing over time, reducing late trailer releases, and expanding onetime grocery store deliveries.
Served as 1 of 13 Dedicated Trainers for five distribution centers responsible for training new salaried supervisors.
Held a daily meeting with all employees in the department to go over the previous day's numbers and any other issues that needed to be addressed.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Master Of Business Administration
Distribution Team Leader Resume
Objective : As a Distribution Team Leader, responsible for Coordinating job assignments; monitoring and supporting field operations; resolving team conflicts; providing safety review, and also Holding weekly team meetings to evaluate team/project progress; providing guidance and team leadership to meet established objectives.
Skills : Communication Skills, Researching Skills.
Description :
Acquired business contracts for energy services through in-person consultations with potential customers through the use of expertise in energy programs available in Md.
Gathered information from existing and procured clients to contact new potential clients through reference and referral.
Worked in a fast-paced sales environment where success was largely based on maintaining a high level of energy and motivation throughout the workday.
Built an effective sales team through the recruitment of potential representatives.
Provided training for new hires, as well as training for established Distribution Representatives.
Ran training and motivational meetings for the entire office.
Organized scheduling and training for team members.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS
Distribution Team Leader Resume
Headline : As a Distribution Team Leader, responsible for Providing responsible leadership for all Associates in order to facilitate participation in decision making and development of individual skills and abilities, and also Verifying records such as the picklist and other shipping documents.
Skills : Office Software, Supervising Skills.
Description :
Led, guided, and trained staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work.
Supervised all Material Handlers and Pick/Pack employees.
Generated all needed Hazardous Material documentation for shipments.
Operated forklift truck to pile and retrieve diverse materials and supplies following the company regulations.
Supervised and coordinated daily shipping and receiving tasks such as packaging, shipping, and document generation.
Consulted with freight companies about shipping delivery times.
Collaborated with sales department to meet customers' expectations.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Distribution Team Leader Resume
Headline : Responsible for Inspecting material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or contacts outside service facility for repair, Studying, and standardizing procedures to improve the efficiency of subordinates.
Skills : Supervising Skills, Creative Skills.
Description :
Supervised warehouse departments for multi-million dollar printer distributor Responsible for TL, LTL and Small Parcel shipments.
Directed staff of 10-20 in daily picking, packing, auditing, and shipping of orders.
Ensured ISO 9001 procedures are followed.
Trained and evaluated employees.
Used SAP to control shipments and inventory.
Ensured employee safety Achievements Consistently met goals for Overnight orders and Must Ship customer requirements Shipped orders a day.
Created and implemented over 20 Five S Mudori projects to improve efficiency of Small Parcel and Freight departments.
Creating an account is free and takes five seconds.
You'll get access to the PDF version of this resume template.
Choose an option.
Sign up with Google
Sign up with Facebook
Sign up with Linkedin
This helps us make sure you're human and prevents spammers from abusing our services.
By continuing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms.
Unlock the Power of Over 10,000 Resume Samples.
Take your job search to the next level with our extensive collection of 10,000+ resume samples. Find inspiration for your own resume and gain a competitive edge in your job search.
Get Hired Faster with Resume Assistant.
Make your resume shine with our Resume Assistant. You'll receive a real-time score as you edit, helping you to optimize your skills, experience, and achievements for the role you want.
Get Noticed with Resume Templates that Beat the ATS.
Get past the resume screeners with ease using our optimized templates. Our professional designs are tailored to beat the ATS and help you land your dream job.
