Group Leader Front Half Evening Shift

Unsubscribed; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Unsubscribed is seeking a Group Leader to support DC operations, lead a team, and coordinate workflow to ensure safe, timely merchandise processing and shipping. You will train new hires, model safety, and assist with material handling as needed.

Responsibilities include assigning tasks, serving as SME, coaching staff, and communicating with leadership. The role requires leadership experience and a focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a distribution or warehouse setting.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and planning skills.
• Experience in distribution center operations or warehouse work.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent communication and detail orientation.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assign associates to specific job functions based on production needs.
• Serve as SME on all department roles and tasks.
• Lead by example to inspire performance and ownership.
• Coach and train associates; coordinate with DC Admin & Safety Lead.
• Communicate departmental information clearly in the supervisor's absence.
• Monitor production, quality, safety, and behavior; provide feedback.
• Maintain safe work conditions and practices.
• Identify operational needs with supervisors to adjust workflow.
• Promote morale, customer focus, and safety; ensure safety compliance.
• Report production information for the department.
• Resolve minor processing issues; escalate as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Interpersonal

Problem-solving

Planning

Prioritizing

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Kronos Time-keeping

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Job description

YOUR ROLE:

As a Group Leader, you are the DC Operations Supervisors right hand. You will lead other team members and coordinate workflow within the department to ensure merchandise is processed and shipped in a safe, timely, accurate manner.
You are the primary trainer for new hires, teaching others best practices while maintaining a culture of safety.
When not training or leading, the Group Leader will physically assist the team in material handling and merchandise processing.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assign associates to specific job functions according to production needs
• Be a 'Subject Matter Expert' (SME) on all department roles and tasks
• Be a role model leader for others; act with integrity and respect, approach responsibility with confidence and ownership, inspire superior performance, and develop a track record of success
• Coach, develop and train associates to facilitate duties and responsibilities; provide training & cross-training, in coordination with the DC Operations Admin & Safety Lead for new and existing employees
• Communicate information to department associates in an appropriate manner in the absence of the DC Supervisor
• Maintain an awareness of associates' production, quality, safety, and behavior to provide feedback to the department Supervisor
• Maintain safe work conditions and safe work practices
• Monitor production activities and, in conjunction with supervisor and/or manager, determine operational needs
• Promote and maintain high employee morale, customer focused attitude and safety. Ensure 100% compliance with all JSA's, safety training material and safety communications
• Reporting of production information related to the department
• Resolve minor processing problems; notify and work with the Supervisor as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend and stack cartons for the duration of the shift, up to 12 hours at a time
• Stand for long periods of time and walk continuously
• Pull merchandise from multiple levels of shelving or move merchandise as needed
• Climb stairs and perform work at platform heights up to 60 feet
• Lift and carry up to 50lbs. Specific weight requirements may vary within each department

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 or older
• Leadership experience with or without direct report responsibility
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, & planning skills
• Experience in distribution center operations or previous warehouse experience
• High school diploma, GED or some high school
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and strong attention to detail
• Intermediate computer skills including Google Docs or Microsoft Office Suite and Kronos Time-keeping Software Solutions
• Schedule flexibility, including nights and weekends
• Ability to step in and support other departments as needed
• Bonus: Bilingual in Spanish