Materials Team Lead

Description

Summary of the position:

A highly visible front-line position leading a material handler team. Leads team responsible for the material movement and handling within the production and warehouse facilities.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist Supervisor in, and lead in Supervisor’s absence, the day-to-day allocation of resources to achieve production targets.
• Identify, develop, and implement best practices in safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost reduction.
• Understand and communicate work priorities based on customer needs and resource availability.
• Ensure the team has all necessary parts, tools, information, and instructions in their area.
• Report all barriers to production with a sense of urgency.
• Use problem-solving skills and root cause analysis to resolve and/or mitigate operational issues.
• Assist in training employees on the weekly safety topics and ensure compliance to all safety policies.
• Read, interpret and follow basic engineering drawings, P&I, assembly drawings, WD drawings, specifications, work instructions, bills of materials, and other written instructions.
• Have the aptitude to learn, perform, and then ultimately train others to perform all production tasks in their assigned area.
• Understand quality specifications and inspection criteria in the work areas and train others to the same.
• Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Ensure use of proper material handling practices and maintain inventory control through accurate transactions.
• Promote a culture of inclusion and teamwork to ensure a high performing team.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates degree or other post high school training (2 years duration) preferred
• Supply Chain Management certification, such as CLA and CLT, a plus

Professional experience:

• Three of more years of shop floor material handling and/or manufacturing experience
• Forklift, crane, and other material handling operations
• One or more years of leadership experience preferred
• Working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Experience working as a critical team member and leading a team requiring minimal supervision
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to teach and train others
• Computer skills (i.e., spreadsheets, data entry, email)
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and interpret information from measurement devices

Key behaviors:

• Lifting up to 35 lbs, lifting over 35 lbs. requires a lifting device, crane, or assistance from another associate
• Standing and walking minimum of 8 hours, must be able to bend/stoop, squat/crouch, kneel and twist
• Must understand and comply with Sullair Safety Standards
• Ability to work flexible shifts and overtime
• Assertive, Passionate, Critical Thinking, Process Driven, Good Communication Skills, Team Oriented