Warehouse Group Leader

Worthington Enterprises•Allendale, NJ

About The Position

The Warehouse Group Leader supports warehouse operations and helps the shift or department supervisor achieve daily and monthly goals for safety, quality, accuracy, and production. The role includes developing, training, evaluating, and scheduling team members; expediting work orders through the manufacturing process; completing accurate production reporting; and maximizing resources while reducing scrap and rework. The Group Leader helps lead daily warehouse activities, including receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping. The position monitors workflow, key performance indicators, and staffing; ensures orders are accurate and shipped on time; supports final-mile load-out and shipment readiness; and coordinates with other departments to resolve operational issues. The Group Leader may act on behalf of the supervisor during their absence and serve as a first responder during plant emergencies. The shift runs from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The stated pay range is $25–$28 per hour.

Requirements

Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to interact positively with team members to achieve goals.
Ability to support and promote Worthington's philosophy.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Basic ability to troubleshoot production and personnel issues.
Two to five years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Nice To Haves

First Aid/CPR training.
Emergency Response training.
Basic Excel and Group Wise training.
Continuous Improvement training.
On-the-job training to enhance safety, productivity, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the warehouse manager and supervisor with leading daily warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping.
Motivate warehouse associates to meet safety, quality, productivity, and attendance expectations.
Monitor workflow, key performance indicators, and staffing throughout the shift to help meet operational goals and deadlines.
Ensure orders are processed accurately and shipped on time in accordance with customer and company standards.
Coordinate with transportation, inventory control, customer service, and other departments to resolve operational issues.
Promote and enforce safety policies, procedures, and equipment standards.
Conduct daily team huddles, communicate priorities, and provide associates with real-time feedback and support.
Identify process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce errors, and improve warehouse performance.
Support training and onboarding of new team members and help build a positive, accountable team culture.
Assist with problem-solving and decision-making during operational challenges and high-volume periods.
Support final-mile load-out operations and ensure shipments are ready.
Act on behalf of the supervisor during their absence.
Act as a first responder during plant emergencies.
Assist with development, training, evaluation, and work scheduling.
Expedite work orders through the manufacturing process, report production accurately, and maximize resources while reducing scrap and rework.
Perform other duties as assigned.