Distribution Center Lead: KPI-Driven Operations & Safety

At Home Group Inc.; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Volunteer Time

Job summary

At Home Group Inc. Distribution Center Lead is responsible for training and directing team members to safely and efficiently unload, sort, and load cartons and pallets in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive performance through KPI data, coordinate with operations on shipping, receiving, and automation, and coach staff to improve safety, productivity, and quality while maintaining excellent teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehousing or distribution centers.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience.
• Ability to guide and coach a team.
• Strong problem solving and decision making.
• Excellent communication within teams and management.
• Proficient reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Capable of operating material handling equipment.
• Committed to safety procedures and policies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead KPI-driven performance, analyze costs per carton, productivity and downtime.
• Ensure clear shift handovers and transparent communication.
• Oversee shipping, receiving, and sorting to meet daily targets.
• Balance workloads and adjust labor deployment in real time.
• Support onboarding and ongoing safety training for associates.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coach for improvement.
• Identify and resolve operational issues to minimize downtime.
• Champion a strong safety culture and conduct safety walks.
• Coordinate with automation and floor execution including AGVs/AMRs.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Lead experience

People leadership

Problem solving

Effective communication

English proficiency

Adaptability

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Physical endurance

Education

None

Job description

At Home Group Inc. Distribution Center Lead is responsible for training and directing team members to safely and efficiently unload, sort, and load cartons and pallets in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive performance through KPI data, coordinate with operations on shipping, receiving, and automation, and coach staff to improve safety, productivity, and quality while maintaining excellent teamwork.