Group Coordinator Lead

DHL Supply Chain • Bowling Green, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Group Coordinator Lead for a working-lead role in a warehouse or distribution facility. The position combines equipment operation (30–90%, depending on production peaks) with material handling and loading and unloading. The lead works alongside the team and serves as an initial point of contact for associates, assigning work and providing day-to-day direction and guidance. The role coordinates work across areas such as put-away, inventory, receiving, shipping and pack-out, staging, and order selecting.

The position reports directly to a Supervisor. The lead trains associates, monitors production and associate progress, provides constructive feedback, maintains and reviews records and documents, and assists the Supervisor in meeting customer standards. The role may include opening or closing and securing the building as directed, and reporting unsafe conditions that cannot be self-corrected.

The stated schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with overtime required based on business needs. Pay is $20.60 per hour, plus a $2.00 shift premium.

Requirements

• At least 3 years in a progressive role in supply chain, logistics, warehouse, or distribution, such as Team Lead or Workflow Planner, involving decisions and leading associates in daily tasks.
• At least 6 months of experience operating stand-up material-handling equipment.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate a stand-up Order Picker and Reach Truck.
• The role description also lists 6–12 months of warehouse experience.
• The role description also lists 6–12 months of forklift operation experience.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment, preferred.
• Experience operating other material-handling equipment, such as an Order (Cherry) Picker, sit-down forklift, clamp, or electric pallet jack.
• Experience with lead, supervisor, production, warehouse, general labor, forklift, quality control, material handling, equipment operation, reach truck, or dock stocker work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage workflow and allocate work duties among team members in an assigned department.
• Work alongside the team and serve as the initial point of contact for associates.
• Assign work schedules and provide day-to-day direction and guidance to the work group.
• Operate material-handling equipment and perform material handling and loading and unloading duties.
• Train new associates and conduct training for the work group.
• Monitor production, associate performance, and associate progress.
• Provide constructive feedback to associates and assist the Supervisor in meeting customer standards.
• Maintain legible and accurate records or logs.
• Review documents prepared by work-group members for accuracy and legibility.
• Open and/or close and secure the building as directed.
• Report unsafe conditions to the Supervisor if they cannot be self-corrected.
• Communicate work practices, procedures, and methods to associates.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the 30th day.
• PTO program, including paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED