Distribution Center Lead: KPI-Driven, Safety-Focused Shift

At Home Group Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

At Home Group Inc. is seeking a Distribution Center Lead to train and direct team members in unloading, sorting, and loading cartons and pallets in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive KPI analysis, ensure safe operations, oversee shipping/receiving, and coordinate with automated equipment in our distribution center. The role emphasizes communication, workforce optimization, training, and performance coaching to improve throughput and safety.

Qualifications

• 2+ years warehousing experience.
• Previous Lead experience.
• Ability to lead others in a positive work environment.
• Ability to overcome the inevitable problems and obstacles that surface to meet timelines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English - Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Learns quickly and adapts to changing needs easily.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds required.
• Ability to adopt our safety procedures and ensure safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• KPI-driven leadership: Gather, analyze, and apply KPIs to guide team performance and implement process improvements.
• Effective communication: Lead shift handovers and keep stakeholders aligned on goals and progress.
• Operational oversight: Supervise shipping, receiving, and sorting to meet throughput targets.
• Workforce optimization: Balance workloads and adjust labor deployment in real time.
• Training & development: Support onboarding and ongoing safety training for the team.
• Performance coaching: Conduct evaluations and provide feedback to drive productivity and safety.
• Problem resolution: Use KPI data and root cause analysis to minimize disruptions.
• Safety leadership: Monitor incident rates and address hazards to maintain a safe culture.
• Automation coordination & floor execution: Coordinate with AGVs/AMRs and automated equipment to maintain flow.

Job description

At Home Group Inc. is seeking a Distribution Center Lead to train and direct team members in unloading, sorting, and loading cartons and pallets in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive KPI analysis, ensure safe operations, oversee shipping/receiving, and coordinate with automated equipment in our distribution center. The role emphasizes communication, workforce optimization, training, and performance coaching to improve throughput and safety.