Warehouse Group Leader

Worthington Enterprises•Allendale, NJ

6d•$25 - $28

About The Position

The Warehouse Group Leader assists with the development, training, evaluation, and scheduling of employees. The role supports the shift or department supervisor in meeting daily and monthly goals for safety, quality, accuracy, and production. The Group Leader expedites work orders through the manufacturing process, ensures accurate production reporting, and maximizes resources while reducing scrap and rework. This position supports daily warehouse operations and helps ensure orders are processed accurately and shipped on time. The Group Leader motivates and supports associates, monitors workflow and staffing, promotes safety, contributes to process improvements, and assists with training and operational problem-solving. The role acts on behalf of the supervisor during absences and serves as a first responder during plant emergencies.

Requirements

Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Basic computer skills, including MS Word and MS 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.
2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
First Aid/CPR training and 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 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 with the warehouse manager and supervisor to help meet operational goals and deadlines.
Ensure orders are processed accurately and shipped on time in accordance with customer and company standards.
Partner 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 real-time feedback and support to associates.
Identify process improvements to 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 shipment readiness.
Act on behalf of the supervisor during the supervisor’s absence.
Act as a first responder during plant emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.