Lead Material Handler: Vehicle Manufacturing Leader

Masters Transportation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

FSA/HSA

Employee discounts

Job summary

Masters Transportation in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Lead Material Handler to supervise the material handling team and coordinate the flow of materials through the production facility. This hands-on leadership role ensures parts reach the shop floor safely and on time while mentoring staff and improving processes.

You will manage inventory, shipping/receiving, and material distribution, setting the pace for your team and aligning with the Supply Chain Manager’s expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of related experience required.
• Experience with record keeping, data entry and stock management requested.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to the team, ensuring training for accountabilities.
• Transport materials and record movements to maintain inventory.
• Verify shipments for quality and accuracy; receive into inventory.
• Prepare material for shipment and maintain related records.
• Collaborate with departments to locate missing materials and fix issues.
• Conduct physical inventory and cycle counts; assist audits.

Skills

Leadership

Employee Development

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Kaizen

5S

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years experience

College coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Sage/SAP/Oracle/Syteline (MRP/ERP)

Job description

Masters Transportation in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Lead Material Handler to supervise the material handling team and coordinate the flow of materials through the production facility. This hands-on leadership role ensures parts reach the shop floor safely and on time while mentoring staff and improving processes.

You will manage inventory, shipping/receiving, and material distribution, setting the pace for your team and aligning with the Supply Chain Manager’s expectations.