Production Group Leader (1st shift)

Ahold Delhaize Distribution & Transportation; Buckland (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ADUSA Distribution is seeking a Production Group Leader to oversee shipping and receiving teams at the Manchester, CT distribution center. The role includes coordinating workflow, maintaining safety standards, and assisting in daily operations such as stocking and replenishment.

You will participate in interviewing and training, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and aligned with company standards, while supporting the DC's efficiency goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Experience in a warehouse environment and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipping/receiving crews and coordinate workflow.
• Ensure safety and productivity in the distribution center.
• Assist in interviewing and hiring associates if applicable.
• Complete required paperwork on time.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce costs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Warehouse operations

Education

High School Education

Tools

Powered industrial equipment

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Supply Chain

Job Requisition: 507271

Address: USA-CT-Manchester-1339 Tolland Turnpike

Store Code: DC Manchester CT (5157196)

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution receives, stores, manages inventory, and ships fresh and non‑perishable product throughout the network of local brand stores. ADUSA Distribution facilities handle a mix of product types, including fresh, frozen, grocery and health and beauty care items. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self‑distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit www.adusasc.com.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

As Production Group Leader, you will lead and facilitate shipping and/or receiving crew and participate in the process as needed in the distribution facility. You will also assist in the operation of departments and perform workflow coordination and administrative duties as required in order to ensure a successful workplace. Additionally, you will be responsible for assisting in the daily operations of selection, replenishment, and stocking within the distribution center.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform administrative duties for and act as department supervisor in his/her absence.
• Perform workflow/load coordination to ensure properly operating department.
• Help to plan, organize, delegate and follow‑up with associate's job duties to be completed.
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all areas of responsibility are running in a safe, orderly, and effective manner.
• Assist the supervisor with interviewing and hiring new associates (if applicable).
• Perform own shipping and/or receiving tasks while ensuring that all crew tasks are accomplished to standard.
• Assist in training other shipping and receiving associates on all required tasks.
• Ensure that the crew understands and follows safe work practices.
• Make recommendations for modifications to procedures or processes impacting their work group or distribution center that will maximize efficiency, productivity, and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with ADUSA Distribution standards in the areas of accuracy, safety and productivity.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to and including 60 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to work in a warehouse environment with varying conditions (i.e. cool temperatures, concrete floors, powered industrial trucks).
• Provide Feedback to associates on personal performance .

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• High School Education.
• Certified on powered industrial equipment where applicable.
• Familiarity/experience in a distribution environment.
• Computer literacy.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service, communication, verbal and written skills.
• Use time management skills to make decisions in order to accomplish most important tasks based on available talent.
• Demonstrate effective and successful leadership skills.
• Able to meet production standards set by the company.
• Able to read and understand written and numeric product identifiers.
• Able to perform and coach/teach all listed responsibilities without support of supervision.
• Must be able to work needed schedule to perform assigned duties.
• Highly motivated self‑starter and team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please email [e-mail]