Lead Material Flow Specialist

Redwood Materials; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials in the United States is seeking a Lead Material Flow Specialist to guide daily warehouse operations, coordinating personnel, inventory, and material movement to meet production goals. You will act as a floor-level leader, mentoring associates, driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and partnering with Production, Logistics, and Quality to keep operations aligned.

The position is full-time with compensation commensurate with experience and a focus on sustainability

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or logistics roles with material flow responsibility.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a warehouse setting.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and material handling processes.
• Familiarity with warehouse safety standards and continuous improvement.
• Excellent problem solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop associates while fostering teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workflow, staffing, and priorities to support production and material flow.
• Lead and support warehouse associates, promoting safety, quality, and accountability.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and support adjustments.
• Serve as primary contact for operational issues, shipping requests, and cross-functional coordination.
• Identify and resolve process, inventory, and quality issues and escalate as needed.
• Help develop and implement standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Train, mentor, and coach associates on safety and equipment operation.
• Coordinate with Production, Logistics, Quality, and other departments for alignment.
• Report performance, challenges, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and warehouse standards.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Leadership

Inventory management

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Communication

Training & mentoring

Independent work

Stamina for standing/walking

Sustainability passion

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)

PIT/Forklift certification

Job description

Lead Material Flow Specialist

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling—keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017,we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

The Material Flow Lead supports daily warehouse operations by coordinating personnel, inventory, and material movement activities to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate execution of operational goals. This role serves as a floor-level leader, providing direction to associates, supporting cross-functional operations, maintaining inventory integrity, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Material Flow Lead acts as a key operational resource and point of contact during assigned shifts, particularly in the absence of supervisory leadership.

Hours:

• C Shift: 6:00am - 6:00pm, Thursday - Saturday (every other Wednesday )

Responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate daily workflow, staffing assignments, and operational priorities to support production and material flow objectives.
• Lead and support warehouse associates while promoting a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, investigate discrepancies, perform inventory adjustments, and support inventory control initiatives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for operational issues, shipping and transfer requests, inventory inquiries, and cross-functional coordination.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve process, inventory, and quality-related issues while escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Train, mentor, and coach associates on safety, quality, equipment operation, and departmental processes.
• Coordinate activities with Production, Logistics, Quality, and other departments to ensure operational alignment and achievement of shared goals.
• Communicate operational performance, challenges, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Maintain compliance with all safety requirements, equipment inspection procedures, and warehouse operating standards.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as required to support department objectives.

Desired Qualifications:

• Warehouse, logistics, inventory control, packaging, or material flow experience.
• Previous leadership, lead, or supervisory experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and material handling processes.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), inventory transactions, and inventory reconciliation.
• PIT/Forklift certification or operating experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of quality standards, safety procedures, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate teams and resources in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop associates while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and safely perform work in a warehouse environment.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place.

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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