2nd Shift Group Leader - Material Control

Stoughton Trailers; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Material Control team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various assignments and departments, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of material inventory management and operational processes. You will be responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting training initiatives, and developing leadership skills through mentorship. If you are eager to learn and grow in a dynamic manufacturing environment, this position could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Experience in training and development preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks assigned by the Material Control Supervisor.
• Ensure proper training and onboarding of new hires.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Aptitude

ERP/MRP Software

Training and Development

Advanced Computer Skills

Tools

Syteline

Factory Track

Excel

Job description

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform day to day tasks as assigned by the Material Control Supervisor, based on business need.


• Ensure the proper training and onboarding of new hires and new employees within their department.


• Complete rotations under different assignments, areas, shifts, and interaction with MFG departments to ensure a well-rounded experience.


• Work on every part of the Material Control area and learn from all supervisors and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities in the Job Skill Checklist


• Owner of Material Inventory. Including but not limited to: inventory accuracy, presentation, material usage at line site, receiving/shipping, etc.


• Data tracking as it pertains to Inventory control (Negative OH, Open TO, Cycle Counts).


• Complete Supervisor tasks under the supervision of a supervisor while receiving feedback. Support Material Control Supervisor on employee performance reviews and during other performance discussions.


• Responsible for seeking out subject matter experts, when necessary.


• Attend one coaching session per week with a member of the Mentorship team (Material Control Supervisor) and responsible for bringing a challenge or challenges they have encountered to each session to workshop with the mentorship team (Material Control Supervisor).


• Complete all items on the Job Skill Checklist signed off.


• Learn from indirect departments including but not limited to: EHS, Human Resources, Operations, Maintenance, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Fabrication, Purchasing, IT, and Quality.


• Understand the Cardinal Safety Rules, the purpose of the Safety Committee, and who is a part of the Safety Committee.


• Develop Leadership skills based on mentorship.


• Develop the skills to be able to conduct an accident investigation.


• Develop the skills to be able to conduct a Job Hazard Analysis.


• Develop the skills to be able to conduct a 5-Why Analysis.


• Manage paperwork flow, department policies, and procedures.


• Learn how to track absenteeism and time keeping.


• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.


• Comply with all company policies and procedures.


• Ability to work, communicate, and build a team environment.


• Ability to work mandatory overtime, as required.


• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by

case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors. This program is a minimum of six months consecutively. This program may be cancelled or modified as necessary by the company. Participants may withdraw from the program at any time and return to their previous pay grade. If a participant withdraws from the program voluntary or involuntarily, they will not be eligible to reapply for six months after their withdrawal date.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  
  
  
  • Preferred but not required to be a team lead for 6 months of experience within a team lead role immediately preceding the program
  
  
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare/plan for what is coming (30 days, 60 days, etc.) and prepare action plans to achieve results.
  
  
  • Experience using ERP/MRP and timekeeping software in a manufacturing environment
  
  
  • Experience in training and development preferred
  
  
  • Preferred Manufacturing environment background
  
  
  • Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
  
  
  • Experience in measuring performance to goals and standards. Preferred
  
  
  • Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations
  
  
  • Advanced Computer skills (Syteline, Factory Track, Powerpoint presentations, Excel, etc.)
  
  
  
  


• Core Competencies:
  
  
  
  • Technical Aptitude
  
  
  • Leadership
  
  
  • Responsibility / Accountability
  
  
  
  

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