Group Leader

This is a NIGHT SHIFT position. Sunday-Friday 6:00 pm-4:30 am.

Must be able to obtain a badge for the Mercedes facility/ Not Banned from the Mercedes facility. 

 Company Overview 

BLG LOGISTICS is a third-party logistics service provider with a strong, centuries-old reputation for excellence. We combine passion with pragmatism and American innovation with German precision to develop sophisticated, future-oriented solutions. Our customers include both retail and manufacturing organizations at all levels of the supply chain. Today, the BLG Group has almost 100 locations and branches in Europe, America, and Africa. 

BLG GROUP aims to be climate-neutral by 2030. In fact, we are the first German logistics service provider with a scientifically recognized climate protection goal. BLG GROUP currently employs roughly 20,000 people globally.

As an employer, we have an unwavering goal to be an employer of choice within our industry and the geographies in which we do business. We value and seek out our employees' feedback and ideas, and keep our eyes firmly on the future. 

Wellness & Benefits Program

We don’t just “talk the talk” when we say we want to be an employer of choice. We have completely overhauled our benefits and perks program to provide excellent options and coverage to our employees at an affordable rate and allow them to save for and invest in their future and focus on wellness. We also offer on-site diagnostic services and vaccines at no charge to help our employees get ahead with their wellness!

Our healthcare coverage includes medical, dental and, vision benefits to our employees at no cost, and employees can add family members at a significantly subsidized rate. We also offer, at company expense, short term disability, long term disability, group life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverages.

Employees can choose to add extra life insurance and AD&D for themselves and their families at competitive rates. We also offer supplemental programs including cancer insurance, accident protection, supplemental disability, critical care, and medical bridge coverage. We even offer pet insurance for your furry family members!

Savings on healthcare create an opportunity for our employees to invest in our matching Safe Harbor & Roth 401k retirement plan, where the company will match up to 4% of contributions with immediate vesting.

We also believe that time away means healthy and happy employees, and we have a generous PTO & Personal Days policy that further enhances our 12 paid holidays and an additional day off for birthday celebrations.

And we’re not finished! We will continue to research and refine the wellness and lifestyle offerings to our team.

Company Benefits

• Medical 
  • Silver Plan
• BLG covers 100% of the employee costs.
• BLG covers 90% or 85% of family coverage.
  • Platinum Plan
• BLG covers 90% of the employee cost.
• BLG covers 85% or 83% of family coverage.
• Dental
  • BLG covers 100% of the employee costs.
  • BLG covers 88% of family coverage.
• Vision 
  • BLG covers 100% of the employee costs.
  • BLG covers 89% of family coverage.
• Company Paid Benefits (No Cost To Employee):
  • Medical (Employee Only Coverage, Silver Plan)
  • Dental (Employee Only Coverage)
  • Vision (Employee Only Coverage)
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Time Off/Vacation Time
  • Paid Time Off/Vacation Time
  • Personal Days
  • Day Off for Birthday
  • 12 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan
  • Safe Harbor & ROTH 401K Retirement plan with Company Match
• Supplemental Insurance 
  • Colonial
    • Cancer Insurance 
    • Accident Protection 
    • Supplemental Disability 
    • Critical Care 
    • Medical Bridge 
    • Life Insurance 

1. Pet Insurance

• Fraud Remediation Plan 

Safety Shoe Reimbursement (Annual Basis)

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.

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.

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. 

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

1. 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.

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.

 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             

1. Work Environment:  Warehousing