Distribution Lead

Description

Build something you can put your name on.

Blend Supply is a family-owned aerospace and industrial distributor, and we're small enough that your work gets noticed. We blend, color-match, kit, and ship coatings, sealants, and adhesives for aviation, military, and industrial customers who depend on getting the right product, on time, every time.

We're looking for a hands-on lead to run the floor at DC1. You'll lead a small team, work in every part of the operation, and help make the DC cleaner, faster, and more consistent.

Why Blend?

• Family-owned, people-first. You'll know leadership by name, and leadership will know you.

• A team that celebrates together. We hold company-wide events, a cornhole league, and an annual awards dinner that brings in our out-of-state teams.

• Benefits: Medical / dental / vision

• Modern tools, including AI: We are a step ahead of our competition! 

• Benefits: Your ideas are heard and ownership is genuinely valued. 

• Time off: Accrue up to 15 days of PTO each year and 10 paid holidays. 

• Retirement: 401K

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. No nights, no weekends.

 Lead the team

• Lead a DC1 team of 5–6 warehouse associates. Assign daily work, set priorities, and make sure the DC is covered during operating hours.
• Train new hires on Blend work instructions. Spot when retraining is needed, keep training records current, and work with Quality on them.
• Model safe work practices and keep the warehouse clean and organized using 5S.

Run the work, and do it yourself

• Receive product: verify against purchase orders (POs), check lot numbers, shelf life, and certifications, and put away accurately in P21.
• Operate a forklift to receive, put away, and move product safely.
• Pick, pack, and ship orders to Blend standards using FedEx Ship Manager and UPS WorldShip.
• Prepare, mark, label, and document hazardous materials shipments in line with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements under 49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements.
• Mix batches to manufacturer formulas and match colors using our color match system, spray-outs, and quality control (QC) checks.
• Build kits to customer and work instruction requirements.
• Process returns and Return Material Authorizations (RMAs).
• Know every task in the DC well enough to step in anywhere.

Inventory

• Run cycle counts and keep inventory accuracy at or above 99%.
• Control lots and shelf life: rotate stock first-expired, first-out, and segregate expired or nonconforming material.
• Work with Purchasing and the Regional Operations & QA Manager on stock levels and slotting.

Quality and communication

• Follow AS9100D work instructions and keep the required records accurate and complete.
• Report quality issues, nonconforming product, and safety concerns to Quality Assurance right away.
• Support the sales team through Slack with stock checks, order status, and shipping questions.
• Recommend process improvements and help put approved changes in place.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

 What You Bring

• 3+ years in warehouse, distribution, or inventory work, including leading or training others.
• Accurate color perception for matching coatings. Candidates will take a color vision screening.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook. You should be comfortable learning an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Strong attention to detail. In this business, the wrong lot, label, or color is a customer problem.
• Clear communication and a customer-first mindset.
• Must be able to obtain DOT hazmat certification (and IATA if you ship by air) within 90 days of hire. Blend provides the training.
• Must complete forklift training and a performance evaluation before operating a forklift. Blend provides the training.

Nice to have

• Paint mixing, tinting, or color matching experience. We'll train the right person.
• Forklift experience.
• P21 or other ERP experience.
• Hazmat shipping experience under 49 CFR and IATA.
• Experience working under AS9100 or ISO 9001.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, and handling product. Occasional sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Frequently lift and move 40–50 lbs.
• Requires color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work involves exposure to solvents, paint fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals. You must wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators and safety glasses in posted areas.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made so individuals with disabilities can perform the essential functions.

Blend Supply is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.