JIT/Kanban Conveyance Team Lead

Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources Company, LLC in Madison, Alabama, seeks a Conveyance Group Leader to supervise the Conveyance team and ensure efficient material flow within a JIT/Kanban environment. The role combines leadership with data-driven analysis to prevent production downtime and optimize delivery routes.

You will lead hourly staff, coordinate safety and attendance, provide training on tugger and lift operations, and collaborate with automation vendors to meet specifications and cost goals.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficiency with personal computers and common software applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct hourly employees to promote two-way communication, skill development, issue resolution, and efficient performance.
• Manage team member time and attendance and provide coaching as necessary to improve attendance and reduce turnover.
• Provide training and development to Conveyance team members, including safe tugger and lift operations.
• Support production by evaluating customer needs and reviewing current processes and material flow.
• Utilize industry experience to design material handling and delivery systems, specify equipment, and develop space design layouts.
• Create and design material flow systems that support mixed-load designs using Kanban.

Skills

Manufacturing supervisor experience

JIT/Kanban material flow

Safety Kaizen/A3 manufacturing systems

Tools

Plex ERP

Job description

Seneca Resources Company, LLC in Madison, Alabama, seeks a Conveyance Group Leader to supervise the Conveyance team and ensure efficient material flow within a JIT/Kanban environment. The role combines leadership with data-driven analysis to prevent production downtime and optimize delivery routes.

You will lead hourly staff, coordinate safety and attendance, provide training on tugger and lift operations, and collaborate with automation vendors to meet specifications and cost goals.