Hachette Book Group Careers

Description

SUMMARY: To coordinate workers in Project/Value Add Area and to meet accuracy standards and deadlines for all customer orders and internal projects. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Distributes daily work assignments in accordance with procedures established by Picking Supervisor;
• Monitors productivity of workers and documents any system or personnel problems;
• Keeps supervisor informed of: any projected delays, staff movement to other departments, and job assignments;
• Trains new employees;
• Assists supervisor with annual performance reviews;
• Sets up and maintains all projects from start to finish, while maintaining accuracy and meeting all shipping and internal deadlines
• Assists with work backlogs as needed;
• Assists with cost analysis on projects;
• Back-up for Picking and Replenishment Leads during vacation times;
• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Value Add/Picking Associates/Temporary Employees 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

SKILLS REQUIRED: 

• Ability to create and maintain excel and word reports;
• Ability to operate a counterbalance;
• Ability to lift 50 pounds;
• Excellent communication, problem documentation, delegation, team leadership skills;
• Ability to master warehouse WMS system and Bartender Program;
• Familiarity with Radio Frequency helpful.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Equivalent to or at least a high school diploma and minimum 2 yrs. warehouse Lead experience preferred.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.