Group Coordinator Lead

supply-chain; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring for a First Shift Group Coordinator Lead Inventory Control in Portland, OR. The role focuses on onboarding and training for the hourly team and coordinating daily inventory operations.

The position requires 6–12 months of warehouse and forklift experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a forklift certification preferred. This is a working-lead role reporting to the Supervisor, with duties including training, scheduling, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to train associates and manage daily workloads.
• Strong communication and coaching skills for on-floor guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assign work schedules and direct the team in daily tasks.
• Train new associates and monitor progress.
• Open/close facility and ensure security as directed.
• Oversee safety and report unsafe conditions.
• Maintain logs and accurate records.

Skills

Lead experience

Warehouse experience

Team leadership

Workflow planning

Education

High School Diploma

Forklift certificate

Tools

Forklift

Order picker

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world’s most essential industries. As the world’s leading contract logistics provider, we believe in doing the right thing, growing together, and delivering the difference. At DHL, you have a voice that matters and can make an impact that lasts. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like ours, the opportunities are endless. So, join us. Work with us. Grow with us.

The core responsibilities of this role include: This lead will focus on onboarding and training for our hourly team and regular lead operations as needed in then Inventory Department.

Position: First (1st) Shift Group Coordinator Lead Inventory Control
Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday-Friday

Pay: $25.80 per hour

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate may also possess the following skills:

• Lead, Supervisor, Production, Warehouse experience
• Lead and manage the workflow and work duty allocation for team members within an assigned department of the facility to include: Put-Away, Inventory, Receiving, Shipping / Pack-out, Staging, Order Selecting areas.
• This is a working-lead role. You will work alongside your team while being the initial point of contact for associates.
• A minimum of 3+ years in a progressive role within a supply chain, logistics, warehouse or distribution environment as a Team Lead, Workflow Planner or other role that requires making decisions and leading other associates in their daily tasks.
• The role reports directly to the Supervisor and will be responsible for training associates, monitoring production, giving constructive feedback to the associates, providing training to new associates, and assisting the Supervisor to ensure highest customer standards.
• A minimum of 6 month’s experience operating stand-up material handling equipment is required.
• Experience operating other material handling equipment such as Order (Cherry) Picker, Sit-down, Clamp, Electric Pallet Jack is also a plus.

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company! DHL Supply Chain has been certified as a Great Place to Work® and Top Employer in the US for the 3rd year in a row

• - AFFORDABLE medical, dental, and vision coverage offered on your 30th day
• - Paid vacation and holidays
• - 401(k) with generous company match
• - Tuition reimbursement program
• - Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

Grow your skills. Shape your world.

Role Purpose:

Responsible for assigning work schedules, training associates and monitoring associate progress for the work group they are directing. Provides day-to-day direction and guidance to work group. Responsible for daily workloads.

Key Accountabilities:

• Conduct training for new associates.
• Maintain legible and accurate records or logs.
• Review documents prepared by members of the work group for accuracy and legibility.
• Monitor performance of associates within the work group.
• Open and/or close and secure the building as directed.
• Report unsafe conditions to supervisor if they cannot be self-corrected.
• Communicate work practices, procedures, and methods to associates.

Required Education and Experience:

• 6-12 months warehouse experience
• 6-12 months forklift operation experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment, preferred

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.