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Group Leader - Evening Shift (Monday to Thursday 4:15pm-2:30am)

  2026-06-27     American Eagle Outfitters     Ottawa,KS  
Description:

Group Leader

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.

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

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

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


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