Group Leader Front Half Evening Shift

YOUR ROLE:

As a Group Leader, you are the DC Operations Supervisors right hand. You will lead other team members and coordinate workflow within the department to ensure merchandise is processed and shipped in a safe, timely, accurate manner. You are the primary trainer for new hires, teaching others best practices while maintaining a culture of safety. When not training or leading, the Group Leader will physically assist the team in material handling and merchandise processing.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assign associates to specific job functions according to production needs


• Be a 'Subject Matter Expert' (SME) on all department roles and tasks


• Be a role model leader for others; act with integrity and respect, approach responsibility with confidence and ownership, inspire superior performance, and develop a track record of success


• Coach, develop and train associates to facilitate duties and responsibilities; provide training & cross-training, in coordination with the DC Operations Admin & Safety Lead for new and existing employees


• Communicate information to department associates in an appropriate manner in the absence of the DC Supervisor 


• Maintain an awareness of associates' production, quality, safety, and behavior to provide feedback to the department Supervisor


• Maintain safe work conditions and safe work practices


• Monitor production activities and, in conjunction with supervisor and/or manager, determine operational needs


• Promote and maintain high employee morale, customer focused attitude and safety. Ensure 100% compliance with all JSA's, safety training material and safety communications


• Reporting of production information related to the department


• Resolve minor processing problems; notify and work with the Supervisor as needed


• Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend and stack cartons for the duration of the shift, up to 12 hours at a time


• Stand for long periods of time and walk continuously


• Pull merchandise from multiple levels of shelving or move merchandise as needed


• Climb stairs and perform work at platform heights up to 60 feet


• Lift and carry up to 50lbs. Specific weight requirements may vary within each department

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 or older


• Leadership experience with or without direct report responsibility


• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, & planning skills


• Experience in distribution center operations or previous warehouse experience


• High school diploma, GED or some high school


• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and strong attention to detail


• Intermediate computer skills including Google Docs or Microsoft Office Suite and Kronos Time-keeping Software Solutions


• Schedule flexibility, including nights and weekends


• Ability to step in and support other departments as needed


• Bonus: Bilingual in Spanish