Team Lead, Distribution and Logistics
Distribution & Logistics Team Lead
Lead the Team That Keeps Our Manufacturing Operations Moving
Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy coaching teams, solving operational challenges, and driving continuous improvement?
Bath Fitter is seeking a Distribution & Logistics Team Lead to join our Tennessee Manufacturing Plant. In this role, you'll lead the daily operations of our shipping and stockroom teams, ensuring products move safely, accurately, and efficiently while supporting a culture of teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.
If you're an experienced manufacturing or warehouse leader who enjoys developing people while delivering results, we'd love to meet you.
What's in it for you?
- Full-time, hourly (Non-Exempt) position
- 1st Shift schedule
- Competitive hourly pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- 401(k) with Profit Sharing
- Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- Free on-site fitness center
- Subsidized meals in our on-site bistro
- Career advancement and internal promotion opportunities
- Certified Great Place to Work®
- A collaborative culture focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement
What You'll Do
As the Distribution & Logistics Team Lead, you'll be responsible for leading the daily shipping and stockroom operations while supporting production goals and ensuring exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead daily shipping and stockroom operations while promoting a safe and productive work environment
- Plan daily workloads and adjust staffing to meet changing production demands
- Conduct daily team meetings using KPI dashboards and visual management tools
- Monitor department performance, inventory accuracy, and production reporting
- Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives utilizing Kaizen and PDCA methodologies
- Develop, maintain, and train employees on standardized work instructions
- Utilize and support employee training within the Navision ERP system
- Coordinate inventory cycle counts and support annual physical inventory
- Partner with Production, Materials, Customer Service, and leadership teams to resolve operational challenges
- Coach, motivate, and develop team members while supporting performance evaluations
- Recommend training and development opportunities for employees
- Promote employee engagement and participation in company initiatives
- Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and company standards
- Support additional operational responsibilities as needed.
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Additional education in a related field or equivalent experience preferred
- Previous leadership experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or logistics
- 5+ years of leadership experience preferred
- Forklift operating experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience developing and documenting work instructions
- Ability to motivate and coach employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- ERP experience; Navision is a plus
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
- Frequently lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 125 lbs.
- Push and pull up to 60 lbs.
- Stand and walk throughout the shift
- Frequently bend and reach
- Occasionally kneel, squat, crouch, twist, and climb
- Work in a manufacturing environment with heat, humidity, and moving equipment.
About Bath Fitter
For more than 40 years, Bath Fitter has been the leader in custom bathroom remodeling, manufacturing and installing premium-quality acrylic bathtubs and seamless wall systems across North America and Europe. We're proud to be a Great Place to Work® and are committed to providing employees with opportunities to grow, succeed, and make an impact every day.
Ready to lead a high-performing team and help keep our operations running at their best?
Apply today and build your future with Bath Fitter.
This posting reflects a current, active opening that we are recruiting to fill. We use AI-enabled tools to support the interview process, including recording and summarizing interviews, and AI is not used to make hiring or selection decisions.
At Bath Fitter's corporate locations, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment for everyone. We uphold a strong commitment to providing fair, equitable, and accessible opportunities for all current and potential employees. Should you require accommodations during the application process, they can be arranged by request.
Bath Fitter thanks all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
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$24.77 hourly, Increase after 90 days
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