Lead Material Handler

Schindler Group; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Vacation time

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Group in Ohio is seeking a Lead Material Handler to supervise inventory, shipping/receiving, and stock movements while driving safety, quality, and production goals. You will mentor a small team, coordinate training, and ensure accurate records and reports are maintained.

The role requires a high school diploma, SAP/MRP/ERP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and the ability to operate a company truck between Holland and Maumee facilities. Overtime may be required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with inventory management, cycle counting, and ERP systems.
• Proficient in Excel; ability to work OT as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and develop team performance to meet or exceed department goals.
• Manage inventory through cycle counting, and oversee shipping, receiving and stock movements.
• Ensure safety practices and quality standards are followed by the team.
• Lead and mentor team members; coordinate training and regular meetings.
• Prepare records, reports, and documentation for materials handling activities.
• Coordinate staffing and delegate tasks to ensure production schedules are met.

Skills

SAP/MRP/ERP Knowledge

Inventory Management

Excel

Truck Operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cycle Counting Program

Job description

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 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.

Join us as a

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
• 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 achild’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

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.

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!

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.

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.