Job Position: Materials Team Lead
Location: CHESNEE SC PLANT
Shift: DAY
Description:
MATERIALS TEAM LEAD
POSITION REPORTS TO: Vice President of Operations and Production
DEPARTMENTS REPORTING TO OPERATIONS MANAGER: Material Handling Team
FLSA STATUS: Exempt – Management
BASIC FUNCTION: Oversight and Leadership for Material Handling and associated Team Members
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safety 24/7/365
- Oversee the activities and logistics of the Material Handling team to include receiving, storage, staging, material movement and loading
- Provide day-to-day leadership, oversight and support to the Material Handling Team while Leading by Example
- Demonstrate excellent Team Player skills by assisting the other Team Leaders in coordinating, schedules and goals in order to meet the goals of this position and provide exceptional customer service
- Analyze and recommend process improvement for both internal and external communications
- Take ownership of staffing challenges and actively participate in the changes required to overcome those challenges
- Invest in Relationships by providing ongoing communication with equipment operators and maintenance team members to ensure material handling equipment is properly maintained and in good working order
- Promote safety and and single-touch material handling by ensuring safe and efficient access to all working areas
- Instill accountability and ownership within Team Members as well as self to ensure work product is accurate and accounted for
- Other duties as requested
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively
- Sitting, bending, and standing for long periods of time
- Physical ability to work and maneuver around work areas
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Five years’ experience working in inventory control in a heavy industrial environment
- Preferred three years’ experience in leading a team in a heavy industrial environment
- Must have the ability and desire to work as part of the plant leadership team
- Ability to work safely
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks on time
- Ability to read and follow written instructions
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills
- Must have computer skills with MS office and outlook