Warehouse Group Leader; GL

Overview

Company Description Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire sector employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

Hoosier Racing Tire, the largest race tire manufacturer in the world, has continually promoted passion, pride, and success in the racing industry since 1957. Based in Plymouth, Ind. their state-of-the-art facility, including a fully integrated technology and R&D center, is solely dedicated to engineering, designing, supporting, and manufacturing the over 1,000 different types of racing and high-performance tires currently produced.

Instilled with the heritage of champions, Hoosier utilizes a model sales and distribution network to deliver winning results globally. Hoosier Racing Tire is a 100% subsidiary of Continental AG.

As a Warehouse Group Leader (GL2) with Hoosier Racing Tire, this position is a floor-level process leader who reports directly to the Warehouse Manager. The GL2 position helps to meet warehousing goals by ensuring our employees have a safe work environment and are providing quality work by following the proper specifications and work procedures.

• Ensure employees are using proper PPE and following safe and approved work practices.
• Report to the Warehouse Manager or safety coordinator all safety issues that arise and help in the correction of these issues.
• Ensure the processes of loading and unloading receiving and shipping containers/trailers are done properly, and perform any trailer and/or container inspections.
• Process returning product to Plymouth Plant.
• Monitor the process of moving the product through the warehouse.
• Assist in work processes – loading/off-loading.
• Communicate any quality issues to the Warehouse Manager.
• Communicate with Maintenance on any issues related to maintenance, building & grounds, or equipment.
• Monitor and verify that employees are properly trained to do the work assigned.
• Assist the training department in the continual training of employees.
• Assist Warehouse Manager in the evaluation of the work performance of employees.
• Keeping work areas neat, clean, and orderly to maintain a safe work environment.
• Constantly work to improve your skills and knowledge of the work and product.
• Lead by example, have a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic with the ability to motivate and multitask.
• Communicate with all department group leaders as necessary.
• GL2 will assign daily tasks to GL1 and employees.

NOTE:
May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

• Safety is our highest priority, and safety procedures/guidelines must always be adhered to. This includes safety wear such as steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses as needed
• The job is within a non-climate-controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise
• The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided.

• No active written attendance warning.
• No active safety write-ups.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, team environment.
• Ability to follow instructions written in standard English.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to bend, climb,…