Lead Material Handler

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.); Holland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully vested 401k match

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Vacation and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) in Holland, OH is seeking a Lead Material Handler to oversee inventory, shipping/receiving, and stock movements while promoting a safe, efficient work environment. The role requires strong leadership to guide teams and ensure accurate cycle counts and timely material flow.

You will drive production support through quality control, process improvement, and adherence to procedures, with opportunities to develop through on-the-job training and cross-functional

Qualifications

• High school graduate with readiness to drive between facilities.
• Operator certification within 60 days and forklift/box truck experience.
• Willingness to work overtime and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with SAP/MRP/ERP systems and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and develop employee performance to exceed goals.
• Manage inventory via cycle counting and control stock movements.
• Oversee shipping, receiving, and related records and reporting.
• Lead safety, quality, costing and production tasks with the team.
• Coordinate training and performance appraisals; resolve issues.

Skills

Forklift experience

Inventory management

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP software

Job description

Location: Holland, OH, United States

Job ID: 90894

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Lead Material Handler

Your Main Responsibilities

PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW: Lead will monitor & develop employees performance to achieve and exceed departmental and company operations’ performance and goals. Responsible for: Inventory Management through use of our Cycle Counting Program, oversee shipping and receiving, oversee all stock movement activities.

Essential Functions

% Safety

• The ability to work safely and proactively lead a safer work environment.
• Lead tasks and actively participate in all company rules and safety practices

% Quality

• The demonstration of work duties which an employee should know and understand to produce quality, defect-free pieces, or quality mistake-free work output.
• Check teams’ quality of work and verify conformance to standards.
• Responsible for quality of personal work.

% Costing

• Complete and maintain all necessary records and reports associated with receiving, stores, issuing and shipment as required.
• Indicate short or damaged goods and obtain driver’s signature where required.

% Production

• Facilitates and supports teamwork in completing all tasks relating to total customer satisfaction.
• Provides guidance, counseling, and development in carrying out teams assignments.
• Prepares meeting agendas and facilitates team meetings according to the team’s agreed upon guidelines.
• Supports the resolution of internal and external customer problems and requests; escalates when appropriate.
• Assists, supports, and makes appropriate recommendations in departments efforts to achieve and maintain adequate requirements and staffing levels.
• Coordinates teams training activities to ensure adherence to procedures and protocol.
• Acts as a job-related information resource for associates and internal customers.
• Monitors efficiency of department support tools and technical equipment; escalates when appropriate.
• Manage team conflicts so that problems and complaints are resolved constructively, reporting employee issues to Manager for action.
• Delegate team tasks as needed.
• Facilitate ongoing self-evaluation of the team’s effectiveness.
• Maintains work area, tools, and equipment in a clean, safe, orderly manner.
• Observes all safety and hygiene rules and regulations.
• Establishes or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Assisting with performance appraisals.
• Oversees material transfer between primary and offsite storage locations.
• Schedules and approves employee work hours.
• All other duties as assigned

% Employee Engagement

• Serves as a backup for peer team leads if absent.
• Leads small teams for standard and nonstandard work.

% Leadership

• Guides and assists team members.
• Provide suggestions and ideas toward continuous improvement.
• Train, mentor, and guide team.

What You Bring

• High school graduate
• Will be required to drive company truck between Holland & Maumee facilities based on business demand
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Able to lift to 50Ibs
• Operator certification within 60 days
• Previous Forklift/Box Truck Experience
• SAP/MRP/ERP Knowledge
• Inventory Management Experience (Cycle Counting & Correcting Inventory)
• Internal Candidates shall be rated a level 4 in the majority of competency categories
• Working knowledge of Excel

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

Discover more on our career website.

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