Group Leader - Evening Shift (Monday to Thursday 4:15pm-2:30am)

American Eagle Outfitters•Ottawa, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish

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