Weekend Night Group Lead — DC Operations

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. in Ottawa, KS seeks a Group Leader to support the DC Operations Supervisors as a right hand. You will lead team members, coordinate workflow, train new hires, and ensure safe, timely merchandise processing.

As a primary trainer and SME, you will mentor associates, maintain safety culture, and assist with material handling. You may also step in to support other departments as needed.

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

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

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Schedule flexibility

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Kronos

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. in Ottawa, KS seeks a Group Leader to support the DC Operations Supervisors as a right hand. You will lead team members, coordinate workflow, train new hires, and ensure safe, timely merchandise processing.

As a primary trainer and SME, you will mentor associates, maintain safety culture, and assist with material handling. You may also step in to support other departments as needed.