Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Supervisor – Distribution Center Lead

Pay Rate: $26–$28/hour

Location: Groveport, Ohio

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Distribution Center Lead to support a rapidly growing distribution operation in Groveport, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing teams, drives performance, and ensures operational excellence.

Schedule:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (plus mandatory overtime)

• 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM Mandatory overtime and weekend hours may be required based on business needs. Candidates must be flexible and accommodating to changing schedules.

Position Summary:

The Distribution Center Lead is responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations while providing leadership and direction to a team of associates. This role drives productivity, maintains quality standards, promotes a safe work environment, and acts as a key liaison between employees and management. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to motivate teams and deliver results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily warehouse operations, ensuring productivity, quality, and customer service goals are met

• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to warehouse associates

• Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and production metrics

• Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures

• Train and onboard new employees

• Communicate shift priorities, expectations, and operational updates

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency

• Assist with inventory control and accuracy initiatives

• Partner with management to address attendance, performance, and employee relations concerns

• Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative team environment

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution center, logistics, or manufacturing environment

• Prior experience as a Lead, Team Lead, Shift Lead, or Supervisor is preferred

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Proven ability to motivate employees and hold teams accountable

• Experience with warehouse management systems or inventory systems is a plus (SAP experience preferred)

• Comfortable in a fast-paced setting and spending significant time on the warehouse floor

• Ability to lift, move, and perform physical duties as needed

Who We’re Looking For:

• A hands-on leader who leads by example

• Someone who builds trust and credibility with their team

• A professional who balances employee support with operational accountability

• A results-driven individual focused on safety, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement

If you are ready to take the next step in your warehouse leadership career and make an immediate impact, we encourage you to apply today.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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