West Point VPC Team - VPC Team Lead

COME BE A PART OF OUR EXCELLENT TEAM!

• On-The-Job Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 100% Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Increases Every 6 Months for First 36 Months
  • Shift Premiums on 2nd and 3rd Shifts
• 14 paid Company Holidays
• 80 Hours of Vacation
• 40 Hours of Sick
• 401K w/ GENEROUS Match
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligible for Auto Allowance of $300 per Month
• Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement of up to $50.00 Per Month
• Eligible to Receive Referral Bonuses
• Eligible for Discretionary Bonus Annually
• Years of Service Awards, Employee Assistance Program, Frequent Employee Appreciation Events & More!

About GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

VPC Team Lead is responsible for assisting VPC Supervisor and leading team members in their daily processes on the VPC Entry Side, the VPC Line, and also the VPC Exit Side. VPC Team Lead must be able to perform some of the day to day activities of the supervisor in his absence.

Primary

• Assist Supervisor with process issues, alert Supervisor and AM of any processing/PDI concerns immediately.
• Team lead must be able to perform every job on the VPC Entry Side, the VPC Line, and the VPC Exit Side. 
  • Leads team members in their daily tasks.
  •  Makes sure every team member has the necessary tools to perform the job.
  • Makes sure everyone is properly trained on their job.
  • Communicate any process change to team members.
• Assist Supervisor 
  • Must be able to assist supervisor with personnel issue.
  • Must be able to perform some of the day to day activities of the supervisor in his absence.
  • Must assist with shift start and shift end duties.

Secondary

•  Communicate and review processes/procedures in place on a regular basis and correct if necessary. Lead Processing/PDI team members on a daily basis and ensure all PDI processes are being followed to meet customer expectations.
• Conduct daily pre-shift TEAM meetings (Exit Side and/or Entry Side) and communicate any process changes and/or updates to team members.
•  Ensure everybody is in dress code and trained to fulfil their job duties in an efficient and safe manner.
• During shift, Team Lead must be visible and available for any questions coming from team members, Supervisor, or AM.
• Assist team members and Supevisor by checking line inventory and alerting Warehouse if reference material and throw-in levels are low.
• Drive in/out with trainees (at end of their training) to verify new driver's training has been thorough and successfully completed.
• Monitor seasoned drivers to ensure processes and safety procedures are in place and being followed.

Tertiary

• Communicate effectively with customers, Supervisors, and fellow team members to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Keep Line Stops and Missed Chocks at a minimum and discuss any concerns with Supervisor and/or AM.
• Conduct daily Exit and Entry Side Audits to ensure customer expectations are met.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Required
• Critical thinking skills Required
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Required
• Ability to work OT, weekends, and/or holidays Required
• Proven leadership experience Required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills Required
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Required

Education & Experience 

• Must have HS Diploma/G.E.D. Required
• Must have valid Driver's License Required

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws.  The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

GLOVIS America does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position, either now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring GLOVIS America to sponsor, support, or provide immigration-related assistance for employment now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, sponsorship or support related to H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, or other employment-based immigration processes. Candidates who require or anticipate requiring employment-based visa sponsorship or immigration support from GLOVIS America now or in the future should not apply for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Stand/Walk
• Drive
• Lift/Carry up to 25lbs
• Push/Pull
• Reach

Working and Environmental Conditions

This position works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting in the West Point, GA

• Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to chemicals/fumes

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of skills and abilities required to do the job. Glovis America, Inc. reserves the right to alter and change this job description at any time without notice based on business needs.