Group Leader (3rd Shift)

Job title: Group Leader (3rd Shift)

Department: Operations

Location: BLG Logistics, Inc.

Reports to: Operational Leadership above GL.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: 3rd Shift: Sunday (8:30 PM – 6:00 AM) & Mon - Thurs (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM) with Mandatory Overtime.

1. Summary:

Plans and coordinates work, trains and motivates, monitors and evaluates performance of team members; ensures their ability to safely operate material handling equipment to move materials to and from storage configurations.

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops Team Leaders to effectively oversee the daily routines of their assigned Team Members.
• Maintains an equipment structure and level to accomplish the tasks in a safe, effective manner.
• Provides appropriate equipment to ensure the safe transport and storage of all materials.
• Ensure production output matches orders and that customer requirements are respected and shipments met.
• Maintains bank sheets in a timely manner and act accordingly.
• Monitors and measures team member performance for accuracy of sequencing and delivery of commodities.
• Continually strive for continuous improvement, ensuring all work carried out within the group conforms to established build and quality practices.
• Oversee and lead the operation of the ASRS (Automatic Selection Retrieval System
• Identify and eliminate safety and housekeeping hazards to minimize workplace accidents.
• Follow company policy regarding all health and safety and environmental procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

3. Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Directly supervises 5 or more employees within their department(s).

· Indirectly supervises 5 or more employees within their department(s).

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

· Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

4. Qualifications:

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Experience supervising in an automotive or logistics-based industry.

· Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates

· Commitment to excellence and high standards

· Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks

· Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

· Ability to manage priorities and workflow

· Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing

priorities with enthusiasm

· Proficient on MS Office & WMS & ADP

· Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.

· Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

· Creative, flexible, and innovative team player

· Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions

· Ability to perform the physical labor necessary

5. Education and/or Experience:

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Experience supervising in an automotive or logistics-based industry.

6. Skills and Knowledge:

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical--Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Design--Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management--Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Technical Skills--Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service--Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills--Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication--Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

7. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: NA

8. Other Skills and Abilities: NA

9. Other Qualifications: NA

10. Physical Demands:

• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to stand
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to walk
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to sit
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read
  technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds/ up to 25 pounds/ up to 50 pounds/ more than 50 pounds
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually work in high, precarious places
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually exposure to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually exposure to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually loud noise (examples: metal can manufacture, large earth-moving equipment)
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually very loud noise (example: jack hammer work)
• Additional remarks regarding work environment
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used

11. Work Environment: Warehousing