**LOCATION:** Shelbyville Distribution Center Shelbyville, TN **JOB TITLE:** Area Lead – 2nd Shift **DATE OF NOTICE: 7/31/2025** **Job Classification:** Hourly **LAST DATE TO APPLY: 8/14/2025** **Reports to:** DC Supervisor ---- An Area Lead is a “Master” of their area. They need to be capable of training, trouble shooting and leading their area. Areas may include Retail Picking, Loading, Imports, Track 1, Autostore, Inbound 1 etc. Areas will have employees broken down into smaller teams to manage and will be responsible for that team getting the work completed for the day. **Area Lead Responsibilities:** + Good communication + Excellent in trouble shooting. + Willing to be mobile on the production floor instead of stationed at the desk. + Filter from Squad leads to Specialist. + Responsible for their area’s workload to be completed on time for the day. + Bring up issues and concerns that are happening on the floor. + Engage in conversations with the employees about Labor Management and their performance. + Become engaged with PEAK on the floor to develop and fix ongoing issues. + Be a leader and lead by example. + Take ownership in area, squad leaders and members to ensure teams stay strong and productive or if teams need change. + Team player within the shift and between the shifts + Has good attendance and is accountable **Safety/Housekeeping:** + Safety focus – Drive to improve safety performance, ensure safety rules/practices and good housekeeping is followed. + Ensure that all housekeeping and 6S audits are conducted daily. Target 6S rating to exceed 90%. + Maintain clean and orderly work area. + Maintain clean and orderly equipment and report any safety concerns on the rides. **EXPERIENCE/EXPERIENCE:** + HS/GED required, and 2 or more years of related experience preferred. + Demonstrated leadership abilities; previous leadership experience is an asset. + Experience in distribution/logistics/warehouse preferred. + Team oriented, self-motivated, and positive attitude. + Good communication both written and verbal. + Ability to plan work daily and be self-motivated. + Requires flexibility to changing priorities based on shipping and production department needs. **If Interested** + Apply using the link below or visit the Internal Careers section of Newell Central. + You **MUST** apply online to be considered for this position. + Please reach out to HR if you have any questions.