Group Leader

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide support and assistance to the Distribution Center Supervisor by coordinating the workflow within an assigned department and ensuring that merchandise is processed and shipped in a safe, timely, accurate, and cost efficient manner. A Group Leader is required to assist Operations Clerks, Material Handlers and/or Merchandise Processors and must be able to perform the physical requirements of these positions as well as the physical requirements listed below. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor production activities and, in conjunction with supervisor and/or manager, determine operational needs
• Reporting of production information related to the department
• Assign associates to specific job functions according to production needs
• Provide training & cross-training, in coordination with the Certified Training Lead (CTL), 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
• Resolve minor processing problems; notify and work with the Supervisor as needed
• Must be able to work in all departments performing various functions of the Group Leader position
• Be a ‘Subject Matter Expert’ (SME) on all department roles and tasks
• Reliable and consistent attendance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• CONTINUOUS (67% TO 100%)
  • Standing/Walking/Sitting
     
• FREQUENT (34% TO 66%)
  • Forward reaching
  • Climbing steps and/or vertical ladder
  • Bilateral Hand Coordination
     
• OCCASIONAL (1% TO 33%)
  • Lifting 1-50 lbs. 48” (chest height)
  • Carrying 1-35 lbs. up to 50 ft.
  • Pushing 1-45 lbs.
  • Pulling 1-20 lbs.
  • Gripping 1-10 lbs. 
  • Overhead reaching

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for maintaining a clean/safe work environment 
• Maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information
• Perform production duties in assigned department as needed 
• Work safely
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education or equivalent and six months previous Distribution Center experience or equivalent experience
• Ability to perform basic math skills accurately including addition, subtraction, and multiplication
• Must be able to fill out paperwork and forms neatly and accurately
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, & planning skills; including verbal/written communication
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting