Lead Material Handler

Schindler Elevator Corporation; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation in Holland, OH is seeking a Lead Material Handler to supervise warehouse operations, monitor inventory through cycle counting, and oversee shipping and receiving to support on-time production.

You will lead teams, coordinate training, enforce safety practices, manage material transfers between facilities, and ensure accurate records and reporting for performance reviews and audits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift/box truck experience required.
• SAP/MRP/ERP knowledge and Excel proficiency needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory management and cycle counting to ensure accuracy.
• Supervise shipping/receiving and stock movements across the warehouse.
• Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and develop staff.
• Ensure safety compliance, maintain clean and safe work areas, and resolve issues.

Skills

Inventory management

Excel

Forklift/box truck experience

SAP/MRP/ERP knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP/MRP/ERP

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 twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible,inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don't justbecome part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue ourrich 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.

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 and8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild's birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

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

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.

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Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.