Lead - 2nd Shift

Active Lead – 2nd Shift – Donaldson – Rensselaer, IN

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation, learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

As the Active Lead, you will conduct and oversee daily operations of an assigned department, plan, organize, and direct operational activities to ensure safety, quality, production, and housekeeping standards are consistently met. You will serve as a role model and resource for associates, support continuous improvement, and lead in a fast‑paced warehouse environment.

Hours of Work

Shift and overtime requirements vary based on business needs and operational demand.

• Conduct and supervise the overall operation of an assigned department.
• Plan, organize, and direct daily operational activities in alignment with business objectives.
• Execute operational plans and identify opportunities for process and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure strict adherence to all DCI standards for safety, quality, production, and housekeeping.
• Serve as a role model and point of contact for associates in the absence of management.
• Delegate tasks and lead associates effectively to meet operational goals.
• Share department goals and objectives clearly with team members.
• Track and maintain production and staffing records on a daily and weekly basis.
• Access and review reports necessary for daily operations.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and timely.
• Solve minor product- and process-related issues effectively.
• Demonstrate and enforce safety protocols, including reporting safety concerns or violations.
• Support associate development by helping team members maintain and improve job skills.
• Operate powered industrial equipment safely and in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational goals.

• Meet legal minimum age requirement.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively using verbal and written skills.
• Ability to perform basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer skills, including use of keyboards, monitors, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform frequent physical activities, including walking, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs independently.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing operational needs.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of multiple warehouse or operational departments.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Proficiency with RF scanner usage.
• Ability to safely operate all powered industrial equipment.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, direct, and positively motivate others.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work toward shared goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans. Donaldson provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.