Materials Team Leader

Summary Description:

The Material Team Leader supports the Material Department by coordinating material handlers, ensuring efficient material flow to production, and maintaining inventory accuracy. This role assists the Material Supervisor in managing logistics, safety, and continuous improvement efforts to support smooth plant operations. The Material Team Leader serves as a facilitator in areas of problem solving, issue resolution, 6S, and standardized work compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Lead and support the material handling team to ensure timely delivery of materials to all production areas.

·       Monitor material flow, inventory levels, and container usage to prevent line downtime.

·       Ensure adherence to safety policies, including forklift operation, pedestrian safety, and LOTO procedures.

·       Conduct and/or coordinate operator training in material handling processes and EHS standards.

·       Support production by ensuring correct materials, labels, and containers are at each station.

·       Communicate daily with the Material Supervisor regarding any safety, quality, or material flow concerns.

·       Maintain accurate scanning and material tracking records (PFEP, QAD, etc.).

·       Help Material Supervisor to coordinate back fill between shifts.

·       Promote and maintain 6S standards in all material areas, docks, and warehouses.

·       Participate in and support continuous improvement and efficiency projects.

·       Assist with model changeovers, line support, and container organization.

·       Report and investigate unsafe conditions; promote and enforce safe behaviors.

·       Provide first-level response to material issues, document problems, and follow up for resolution.

·       Lead by example with a positive attitude and strong teamwork across all shifts.

·       Perform additional duties as assigned by the Material Supervisor and/or Materials Manager

·       Generate and submit required reports to management.

·       Any other activities related to the position

·       Must be able to perform basic math and understand how physical material movement is reflected in the QAD system

·       The person needs to be able to use excel and ERP company system

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications:

·       High School Diploma or GED required.

·       Must be able to perform basic math and understand how physical material movement is reflected in the QAD system

·       The person needs to be able to use excel and ERP company system

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

·       Capable of lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.

·       Ability to work 40 hours a week plus required mandatory overtime

·       Flexible to workday or night shift as needed for back fill positions      

·       Ability to stand for 8 to 12 hours

·       Walking, Bending, stooping, and climbing

·       Must have or be able to obtain a Fork Truck License (certification required). Including frames handling

·       Proficiency with scanners, QAD, or material tracking systems preferred.