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Shift lead jobs in Birmingham are concentrated in the Southside, downtown, and the Colonnade corridor, with steady demand across retail, food service, manufacturing, and logistics. Employers hiring right now include Walgreens, Staples, and Murphy USA. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Pilkington North America, one of the world’s largest glassmakers, manufactures and distributes automotive and flat glass for the automotive and building industries. We have been part of the Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG) group since 2006.
Come start your CAREER with Pilkington NSG Group, a power brand and industry leader that trains, develops our team be ready for promotions and growth!
Coordinates delivery routes and uses computer to locate glass parts in the warehouse to keep precise information on inventory. Additionally, the incumbent promotes teamwork among service center employees. Some delivery driving will be required as needed.
Qualifications Required:
- Must possess valid driver’s license and maintain acceptable MVR according to Pilkington Auto Glass Replacement
(AGR’s) standards - High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, conflict resolution and teamwork skills
- Ability to read maps
- Without assistance, must be able to lift windshields weighing 35-45 pounds average on a frequent/daily basis,
and on occasion up to 70 pounds. - Ability to operate a forklift, order picker, and basic hand tools
- Excellent attendance record
- Must be able to work in temperatures similar to outdoors within the area of assigned service center
- Good customer relations (verbal and written)
- Proficient in English language (verbal and written)
Qualifications Desired: - Personal Computer skills including computerized inventory system
- Previous driving, material handling, and glass experience
Essential Functions: - Coordinates delivery routes.
- Maintains inventory system accuracy through cycle and physical inventory instructions.
- Prepares daily buyout logs and inventory transfer logs to determine if maintenance must be performed on the
reorder points. Communicates with the Inventory Department any changes that are necessary. - Monitors inventory offering to ensure it is sufficient to meet customer requirements.
- Promotes teamwork and positive working environment.
- Locates and pulls product for will-call customers and completes necessary paperwork for proof of pick-up.
- Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
- Promptly and accurately reports all accidents and completes all required paperwork. Responds to “How Is My
Driving” complaints properly. - Participates in the recommendation and hiring of new employees.
- Participates in counseling employees when corrective action is necessary.
- Gathers and compiles warehouse/driver safety training records.
- Obtains drivers’ records of all operators of company vehicles every six months and reviews for compliance with
policy. - Accountable for cleanliness and identification of safety hazards for warehouse area, building and exterior
grounds. - Accountable for ensuring drivers of PNA delivery vehicles complete safety check sheets.
- Accountable for coordinating vehicle maintenance with approved local service station.
- Takes orders from customers over the phone in a professional manner when customer service representative is
unable. - When necessary, pull product, load trucks, unload shipments, make deliveries, and put stock away.
- Actively participates in team meetings. Performs other related duties, as assigned, by local management.
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Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) Match
- Employee Assistance Plan at no additional cost
- Educational Assistance
- Work Shoe/Boot Program
- Prescription Safety Glasses Program
- Company Paid Holidays – Seven (7) Holidays plus Four (4) Floating Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Life Insurance at no cost
- Pilkington Employee Advantage Discounts
- Shift Premium
- Annual Increase
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm. Some filling in for route driving as needed.
Hourly Pay: $22.88 to start. (After 3-month mark, pay will increase to $24.02 an hour)
We require a pre-employment criminal background check, a physical and drug screen. This is a safety sensitive position.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.
The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting. Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.
NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.
This position is safety sensitive.
Experience
Required- 2 - 4 years: Warehouse Leadership
- 2 year(s): warehouse and driving
Education
Preferred- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Valid Driver's License
Skills
Preferred- Passion for Excellence
- Reliable
- Good Organizer
- Teamwork & Mutual Support
- Self-Discipline
- Tough-minded
- Strategic Thinking
- Rationalizes
- Integrity
- Decision Making
Behaviors
Preferred- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
- Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
- Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Shift Lead Jobs in Birmingham: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a shift lead job in Birmingham?
Focus your search on Birmingham's retail corridors in Hoover and Vestavia Hills, the restaurant and hospitality employers downtown and in Homewood, and the distribution and light manufacturing operations along the I-20 and I-65 corridors. Candidates who stand out locally have hands-on supervisory experience, open schedule availability including weekends, and familiarity with inventory or point-of-sale systems common in Birmingham's service and retail sector.
Which companies hire shift leads in Birmingham?
Companies currently hiring shift leads in Birmingham include Walgreens, Staples, and Murphy USA, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Birmingham's hiring is driven by a mix of national retail and restaurant chains with high-volume locations, regional grocery and convenience operators, and logistics companies serving the metro's growing warehouse footprint.
Are there remote shift lead jobs in Birmingham?
Yes, but only in limited categories. Shift lead roles that involve supervising on-site teams in retail, food service, or warehousing are almost entirely on-site by nature. About 0% of shift lead openings tied to Birmingham are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in contact center operations or scheduling-focused coordinator roles rather than floor supervision.
How can I get a shift lead job in Birmingham with little or no experience?
The most realistic path in Birmingham is to start as a crew member or sales associate at one of the city's high-volume retail or restaurant locations, where internal promotion to shift lead happens frequently. Employers in Hoover's retail centers, the Colonnade, and downtown food and beverage spots regularly promote from within. Demonstrating reliability, willingness to close or open, and basic team coordination during busy shifts puts you ahead of external applicants.
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