Distribution Lead

Kelly Services; Ohio; Sur place; USD 36 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Distribution Center Lead to support a growing operation in Groveport, Ohio. This role leads daily warehouse activities on the second shift, coaching a team of associates and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.

You will monitor workflow, staffing, and production metrics, train new employees, and communicate priorities. The position requires hands-on leadership on the warehouse floor and the ability to lift and move materials.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution center, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• Lead/Team Lead/Shift Lead/Supervisor experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and hold team members accountable.
• Experience with warehouse management systems or inventory systems is a plus.
• Comfortable on the warehouse floor in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform physical duties including lifting and moving materials.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate daily warehouse operations to achieve productivity, quality, and customer service goals.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to associates throughout the shift.
• Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and production metrics.
• Promote, enforce, and maintain safety policies and procedures.
• Train and onboard new employees.
• Communicate shift priorities, expectations, and operational updates.
• Identify and implement process improvements for operational efficiency.
• Assist with inventory control and accuracy initiatives.
• Collaborate with management to address attendance, performance, and employee relations concerns.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Motivating teams

Accountability

Safety awareness

Outils

Warehouse Management Systems

Inventory Systems

Description du poste

Job Description

Distribution Center Lead
Direct Hire

Location: Groveport, Ohio

Pay: $26–$28 per hour

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Distribution Center Lead to support a rapidly growing distribution operation in Groveport, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who excels in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing teams, and is committed to driving operational success.

Schedule:

• Second Shift: 2:30pm – 11:00 PM (plus mandatory overtime as needed)
• Mandatory overtime and weekend work may be required based on business needs; candidates must be flexible.

Position Summary: The Distribution Center Lead will oversee daily warehouse operations, providing leadership, guidance, and support to a team of associates while ensuring productivity, quality, and safety standards are met. This individual will act as a key liaison between management and employees, fostering a positive and accountable work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate daily warehouse operations to achieve productivity, quality, and customer service goals.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to associates throughout the shift.
• Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and production metrics.
• Promote, enforce, and maintain safety policies and procedures.
• Train and onboard new employees.
• Communicate shift priorities, expectations, and operational updates.
• Identify and implement process improvements for operational efficiency.
• Assist with inventory control and accuracy initiatives.
• Collaborate with management to address attendance, performance, and employee relations concerns.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution center, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience as a Lead, Team Lead, Shift Lead, or Supervisor is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and hold team members accountable.
• Experience with warehouse management systems or inventory systems is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and being active on the warehouse floor.
• Ability to perform physical job duties, including lifting and moving materials.

Ideal Candidate:

• A hands‑on leader who leads by example and fosters credibility with staff.
• Able to balance employee support with operational accountability.
• Results‑driven, with a strong focus on safety, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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