Group Lead- 1st Shift

Schnellecke Logistics USA • Woodstock, AL

4d

About The Position

The Bilingual Group Leader oversees daily operations within an assigned area, coordinating personnel, equipment, and inventory to meet productivity goals and timelines. The role ensures adherence to standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards while supervising associates and supporting continuous improvement. The position helps maintain efficient, safe, high-performing warehouse operations and ensures compliance with Schnellecke Logistics’ safety, quality, and engineering standards.

Schnellecke Logistics describes itself as a global, family-owned logistics provider with more than 80 years of experience supporting automotive and industrial supply chains. It offers a stable and growing environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional growth across operations, engineering, and business functions.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of logistics or operations experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with inventory and cycle counts.
• Knowledge of logistics shipping, receiving, and dispatch processes.
• Knowledge of relevant software applications, including SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook).
• 2–3 years of previous warehouse experience.
• 2–3 years of prior leadership or management experience.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, safety, and quality standards.
• Ability to lead teams and drive accountability in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety principles and promote a safe work environment.
• Enforce standard work procedures and safety rules for assigned tasks.
• Supervise and direct associates within the assigned operational area.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and inventory to meet daily productivity and operational targets.
• Implement and uphold company values, mission, policies, and organizational standards.
• Ensure operational procedures are properly applied and followed.
• Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and operational performance.
• Collaborate with management, production, and cross-functional teams to review shift performance, process updates, and operational needs.
• Support development and implementation of engineering and technical standards focused on continuous improvement methodologies.
• Maintain and update manpower planning documents and communicate staffing needs.
• Participate in operational meetings to plan, execute, and achieve business goals.
• Support Lean Management initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain and enforce 5S workplace organization standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth across operations, engineering, and business functions

What This Job Offers

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