Group Leader - Weekend Evening Shift (Fri-Sun 4:45pm-5am)(Saturdays 4:45pm-3am)

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a Group Leader for its DC Operations to guide a team and coordinate workflows, ensuring merchandise is processed and shipped safely and on time.

You will train new hires, act as SME for department tasks, and maintain high safety standards while supporting other areas as needed.

This full-time on-site role requires leadership, strong communication, and flexible scheduling, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years 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.
• Schedule flexibility, including nights and weekends.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to train and develop associates.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assign associates to specific job functions according to production needs.
• Be a 'Subject Matter Expert' (SME) on all department roles and tasks.
• Lead by example; act with integrity, ownership and drive superior performance.
• Coach, develop and train associates; provide training & cross-training with Safety Lead coordination.
• Communicate information to department associates in the absence of the DC Supervisor.
• Monitor production, quality, safety, and behavior; provide feedback to the Supervisor.
• Maintain safe work conditions and practices.
• Monitor production activities and determine operational needs in conjunction with supervision.
• Promote high morale, customer focus and safety; ensure 100% safety training adherence.
• Report production information related to the department.
• Resolve minor processing problems; escalate as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Planning

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Schedule flexibility

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kronos Time-keeping

Google Docs

Microsoft Office Suite

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