Team Leader Jobs in Kansas
Team Leader jobs in Kansas are consistently active across manufacturing, retail, logistics, and healthcare, with openings at every level from first-time supervisors to multi-site operations leads. Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka account for the largest share of postings, where employers like Koch Industries, Spirit AeroSystems, and Dillons Food Stores regularly hire team leaders across production floors, distribution centers, and customer-facing operations. The most in-demand specialties right now are production supervision, warehouse team leadership, and retail floor management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Kansas has been a trusted resource and advocate for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. At Goodwill Industries of Kansas, our mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment. Our vision is to be the leading resource for individuals seeking their fullest potential. We are looking for a Team Leader to play a key role in furthering our vision and mission in our retail area.
VALUES:
- Sustainability: We commit to practices that support environmental, social and economic strength.
- Ethics: We uphold high standards of honesty, integrity and fairness in all business dealings.
- Respect: We treat ever individual with dignity, care and sincerity to build an equitable environment.
- Voice: We listen to each other, value feedback and advocate for our communities.
- Inspiration: We motivate, encourage and energize individuals to be their best through leadership and vision.
- Community Engagement: We recognize the strength of collaboration and engage deeply with our stakeholders to transform lives together.
- Excellence: We embrace innovation and strive for outstanding quality to deliver a positive impact to those we serve.
MISSION STATEMENT: We transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment.
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To open and close store. Manage and operate a Goodwill Retail store while fulfilling Goodwill's mission statement.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: District Manager, Store Manager & Asst. Store Manager
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises workers in various personnel groups engaged in operating a retail store.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or the equivalent required.
- Must have full knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting to maintain sales records and reports incidental to store operations. Must be a person with excellent character references and a well-developed sense of responsibility.
- One year of management experience, required.
- A valid driver’s license and insurability is required.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with individuals who have disabilities and or barriers to employment and participate in the achievement of their goals. Demonstrate a positive, role model. Display commitment and involvement towards Goodwill's mission.
JOB PROFICIENCIES: Math Skills, Computer Skills, Oral Communications, Written Communications, Internal-Personal Communications Judgment and Problem Solving, Cash Handling, Job Knowledge, Planning and Organization, Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Service Orientation, Interviewing Skills, Quality, Product Knowledge, Ethics and Trust, Safety and Security.
JOB COMPETENCIES: Serves as hiring manager in the Manager and/or Assistant Manager’s absence and will complete employee work schedules, evaluations and ADP as needed. Will handle customer complaints. Oversees store operation including inventory, warehouse and stock rotation per manager. Per manager, performs all administrative and clerical details associated with store operation and orders supplies as needed. Provides supervision for all sales associates, trains employees and follows cash handling procedures on a daily basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Must complete employees’ work schedules. They must complete employee evaluations as needed. They also counsel, hire, fire, and train employees, only when manager and assistant manager are not available.
- Supervises the sales force and Sales Floor. Sells merchandise as time permits. Attends to and satisfies customer’s needs. Handles customer complaints in a fair and impartial manner, coordinating as necessary. Promotes special events.
- Receives and checks incoming stock and supervises checkouts and stock transfers. Checks condition and placement of stock in a clean, neat, and orderly condition. Suggests and maintains displays and advertising ideas and prepares and places signs in sales areas and Windows's solely responsible for wares dept. being clean, stocked and rotated on a daily basis. Must make sure merchandise is being marked to Goodwill Standards from the processing warehouse area.
- Trains and supervises store personnel and maintains projected sales goals.
- Represents Goodwill in the area served, striving to enhance the Goodwill image through individual and group participation. May supervise solicitors and pick-up orders, including routing as authorized.
- Maintain records of store operations as required. Reviews and analyzes sales to determine effectiveness of methods used and adequacy of prices. Make recommendations to Area Manager and Vice President of Operations/Sales.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assures that the appearance of the store and premises is presentable at all times.
- Performs administrative and clerical details of store operation, such as; preparing stock requests, ordering forms, bags and other supplies, receiving, and disposing of mail, handling cash as directed by current procedures, etc.
- Responsible for safety and well-being for all employees.
- Safeguards the premises and material under his or her care at all times. Seeks to reduce the possibility of pilferage or burglary. Constantly watches for fire hazards and unsafe conditions.
- Greets customers.
- Adhere to all ethical standards confidentiality of records.
- Adhere to all safety policies and reports violations.
- Support mission statement and activities of other departments.
- Support the accessibility of our services and facilities free of architectural, attitudinal, environmental, financial, communication, transportation, employment and other barriers to person with disabilities and barriers to employment.
- Must be able to work Saturdays and Sundays and at least two nights a week.
- Must be able to count all monies for store operations.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to make bank deposits with own transportation daily.
- When working with monies, safe and monies must be locked up at all times.
- Driving to the bank to ensure secure delivery of bank deposits.
- Other duties as assigned.
STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE/QUALITY STANDARDS:
- Attendance and punctuality.
- Quality and quantity of work performed.
- Attitude and overall effectiveness of working relations with all stakeholders.
- The manner in which duties and responsibilities, essential functions and job competencies are performed.
- Supports and values diversity.
- The manner in which the above listed duties are performed.
- The ability to handle store in absence of manager’s or person in charge to preparing daily deposit, maintaining employee purchase forms.
RELATIONS WITH STORE PERSONNEL: Follows program plan in work assignments. Trains them in overall store operation. Represents management to them. Advises and counsels them as required. Is fair and impartial in his/her relations with them.
RELATIONS WITH STORE COSTUMERS: Is uniformly courteous to them. Listens to any complaints and attempts to adjust within policy to the satisfaction of the customer when merchandise is defective. Uses good judgement and does not hesitate to take responsibility. Stresses courtesy and enthusiasm to the public by all store workers.
RELATIONS WITH STORE MANAGER AND AREA MANAGER: Keeps him/her informed of significant events. Recommends changes in policies and procedures based on store operations. Is particularly sensitive to management requests and adheres to deadlines and due dates.
NOTE: Must have a telephone and maintain it in operating order within telephone company's maintenance capabilities. Must be a licensed driver-must be insurable. Must pass/complete background check.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH:
- - push/pull while standing - up to 50 pounds on a daily basis. Rarely over 100 pounds. Carry
- - push/pull while moving - up to 50 pounds on a daily basis. Rarely up to 100 pounds.
BENEFITS:
- Medical and Prescription Plan - available first of month following employment
- Paytient Medical Assistance Plan - available first of month following employment
- Dental Plan with Ortho Option - available first of month following employment
- Vision Care Plan - available first of month following employment
- Flexible Spending Accounts - available first of month following employment
- Group Life and AD&D - available first of month following employment
- 401(k) Plan - available first of month following 90-days employment
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave - accrual begins first day of employment
- Paid Volunteer Time Off - 8 hours per year
- Paid Holidays
- Accident and Critical Illness
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 20% Discount at Goodwill Industries of Kansas Stores
JOB LOCATION:
For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Kansas has been a trusted resource and advocate for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. At Goodwill Industries of Kansas, our mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment. Our vision is to be the leading resource for individuals seeking their fullest potential. We are looking for a Team Leader to play a key role in furthering our vision and mission in our retail area.
VALUES:
- Sustainability: We commit to practices that support environmental, social and economic strength.
- Ethics: We uphold high standards of honesty, integrity and fairness in all business dealings.
- Respect: We treat ever individual with dignity, care and sincerity to build an equitable environment.
- Voice: We listen to each other, value feedback and advocate for our communities.
- Inspiration: We motivate, encourage and energize individuals to be their best through leadership and vision.
- Community Engagement: We recognize the strength of collaboration and engage deeply with our stakeholders to transform lives together.
- Excellence: We embrace innovation and strive for outstanding quality to deliver a positive impact to those we serve.
MISSION STATEMENT: We transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment.
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To open and close store. Manage and operate a Goodwill Retail store while fulfilling Goodwill's mission statement.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: District Manager, Store Manager & Asst. Store Manager
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises workers in various personnel groups engaged in operating a retail store.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or the equivalent required.
- Must have full knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting to maintain sales records and reports incidental to store operations. Must be a person with excellent character references and a well-developed sense of responsibility.
- One year of management experience, required.
- A valid driver’s license and insurability is required.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with individuals who have disabilities and or barriers to employment and participate in the achievement of their goals. Demonstrate a positive, role model. Display commitment and involvement towards Goodwill's mission.
JOB PROFICIENCIES: Math Skills, Computer Skills, Oral Communications, Written Communications, Internal-Personal Communications Judgment and Problem Solving, Cash Handling, Job Knowledge, Planning and Organization, Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Service Orientation, Interviewing Skills, Quality, Product Knowledge, Ethics and Trust, Safety and Security.
JOB COMPETENCIES: Serves as hiring manager in the Manager and/or Assistant Manager’s absence and will complete employee work schedules, evaluations and ADP as needed. Will handle customer complaints. Oversees store operation including inventory, warehouse and stock rotation per manager. Per manager, performs all administrative and clerical details associated with store operation and orders supplies as needed. Provides supervision for all sales associates, trains employees and follows cash handling procedures on a daily basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Must complete employees’ work schedules. They must complete employee evaluations as needed. They also counsel, hire, fire, and train employees, only when manager and assistant manager are not available.
- Supervises the sales force and Sales Floor. Sells merchandise as time permits. Attends to and satisfies customer’s needs. Handles customer complaints in a fair and impartial manner, coordinating as necessary. Promotes special events.
- Receives and checks incoming stock and supervises checkouts and stock transfers. Checks condition and placement of stock in a clean, neat, and orderly condition. Suggests and maintains displays and advertising ideas and prepares and places signs in sales areas and Windows's solely responsible for wares dept. being clean, stocked and rotated on a daily basis. Must make sure merchandise is being marked to Goodwill Standards from the processing warehouse area.
- Trains and supervises store personnel and maintains projected sales goals.
- Represents Goodwill in the area served, striving to enhance the Goodwill image through individual and group participation. May supervise solicitors and pick-up orders, including routing as authorized.
- Maintain records of store operations as required. Reviews and analyzes sales to determine effectiveness of methods used and adequacy of prices. Make recommendations to Area Manager and Vice President of Operations/Sales.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assures that the appearance of the store and premises is presentable at all times.
- Performs administrative and clerical details of store operation, such as; preparing stock requests, ordering forms, bags and other supplies, receiving, and disposing of mail, handling cash as directed by current procedures, etc.
- Responsible for safety and well-being for all employees.
- Safeguards the premises and material under his or her care at all times. Seeks to reduce the possibility of pilferage or burglary. Constantly watches for fire hazards and unsafe conditions.
- Greets customers.
- Adhere to all ethical standards confidentiality of records.
- Adhere to all safety policies and reports violations.
- Support mission statement and activities of other departments.
- Support the accessibility of our services and facilities free of architectural, attitudinal, environmental, financial, communication, transportation, employment and other barriers to person with disabilities and barriers to employment.
- Must be able to work Saturdays and Sundays and at least two nights a week.
- Must be able to count all monies for store operations.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to make bank deposits with own transportation daily.
- When working with monies, safe and monies must be locked up at all times.
- Driving to the bank to ensure secure delivery of bank deposits.
- Other duties as assigned.
STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE/QUALITY STANDARDS:
- Attendance and punctuality.
- Quality and quantity of work performed.
- Attitude and overall effectiveness of working relations with all stakeholders.
- The manner in which duties and responsibilities, essential functions and job competencies are performed.
- Supports and values diversity.
- The manner in which the above listed duties are performed.
- The ability to handle store in absence of manager’s or person in charge to preparing daily deposit, maintaining employee purchase forms.
RELATIONS WITH STORE PERSONNEL: Follows program plan in work assignments. Trains them in overall store operation. Represents management to them. Advises and counsels them as required. Is fair and impartial in his/her relations with them.
RELATIONS WITH STORE COSTUMERS: Is uniformly courteous to them. Listens to any complaints and attempts to adjust within policy to the satisfaction of the customer when merchandise is defective. Uses good judgement and does not hesitate to take responsibility. Stresses courtesy and enthusiasm to the public by all store workers.
RELATIONS WITH STORE MANAGER AND AREA MANAGER: Keeps him/her informed of significant events. Recommends changes in policies and procedures based on store operations. Is particularly sensitive to management requests and adheres to deadlines and due dates.
NOTE: Must have a telephone and maintain it in operating order within telephone company's maintenance capabilities. Must be a licensed driver-must be insurable. Must pass/complete background check.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH:
- - push/pull while standing - up to 50 pounds on a daily basis. Rarely over 100 pounds. Carry
- - push/pull while moving - up to 50 pounds on a daily basis. Rarely up to 100 pounds.
BENEFITS:
- Medical and Prescription Plan - available first of month following employment
- Paytient Medical Assistance Plan - available first of month following employment
- Dental Plan with Ortho Option - available first of month following employment
- Vision Care Plan - available first of month following employment
- Flexible Spending Accounts - available first of month following employment
- Group Life and AD&D - available first of month following employment
- 401(k) Plan - available first of month following 90-days employment
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave - accrual begins first day of employment
- Paid Volunteer Time Off - 8 hours per year
- Paid Holidays
- Accident and Critical Illness
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 20% Discount at Goodwill Industries of Kansas Stores
JOB LOCATION:
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What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in team leader jobs across Kansas.
- Proven supervisory experience leading a team of five or more direct reports
- High school diploma required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred by most Kansas employers
- Ability to hold team members accountable to production, safety, or service metrics
- Proficiency with scheduling software, inventory systems, or point-of-sale platforms
- Strong verbal communication skills for shift handoffs, coaching, and reporting to management
- Availability for flexible shifts including weekends, early mornings, or rotating schedules
Team Leader Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a team leader in Kansas?
Most Kansas employers promote team leaders from within or hire candidates with front-line experience in the same industry. No state-issued license is required for the majority of team leader roles in Kansas. Employers in manufacturing and logistics typically look for candidates who have worked as a technician, associate, or operator first. A completed associate degree or a supervisory certificate from a Kansas community college, such as those offered through Wichita State University Tech or Johnson County Community College, strengthens a candidate's application considerably.
Which companies hire team leaders in Kansas?
Employers hiring team leaders in Kansas right now include Target, Tractor Supply, and Goodwill Industries of Kansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kansas's concentration of aerospace manufacturing, food distribution, and large retail chains means steady, recurring demand for team leaders well beyond seasonal peaks.
Which Kansas cities have the most team leader jobs?
Wichita, Olathe, and Leawood have the most team leader openings in Kansas. Wichita dominates because of its aerospace and manufacturing base anchored by employers like Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation, while Kansas City draws volume from logistics hubs and retail corridors along the state line, and Topeka's state government offices and healthcare networks round out the demand.
Are there remote team leader jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they're relatively uncommon, since most team leader roles in Kansas involve direct oversight of people on a floor, in a warehouse, or at a retail location. About 0% of team leader openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cluster in call center operations, insurance back-office teams, and software support functions rather than in manufacturing or logistics.
How can I get hired as a team leader in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is to apply for an associate, technician, or senior associate role at a large Kansas employer and pursue an internal promotion. Koch Industries affiliates, Dillons Food Stores, and Amazon fulfillment centers in the Kansas City area all run structured development programs that move high-performing front-line workers into team leader roles within a year or two. Completing a supervisory skills certificate through Wichita State University Tech or Butler Community College and asking to shadow a current team leader during reviews gives candidates a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to team leader jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to team leader jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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