Logistics & Shipping Team Lead (Lean/5S)

Shape Corp.; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape Corp. is seeking a PC&L Team Leader in Grand Haven to manage shipping and receiving, train associates, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses on standardized work, KPI achievement, and cross-training across shifts.

The position requires experience with MS Word/Excel and MRP/ERP systems, and a solid grasp of lean manufacturing and 5S principles to improve efficiency and safety across the department.

Qualifications

• Experience with shipping/receiving processes and standard procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and 5S.

Responsibilities

• Assure incoming and outgoing materials are transacted accurately, promptly and safely.
• Assure adherence and consistency of Shape shipping and receiving procedures.
• Assist the PC&L Supervisor in driving continuous improvement of department key measures.
• Perform monthly physical inventory of the Shipping & Receiving area.
• Support corporate lean and 5S initiatives.
• Utilize Shape's problem solving tools to address and resolve issues.
• Lead shift start meeting (Top5) with all the team members of the team.
• Ensure smooth hand-off to the next shift by communicating production levels and issues.
• Lead efforts to improve and update standardized work regularly.
• Manage versatility process with the APT
• Help teach and develop team members in lean manufacturing principles and capabilities.
• Answer associate questions and foster a positive team oriented environment.
• Perform on-the-job training and cross-training of associates as needed.
• Identify and train a back-up(s) to fill Material Handler key tasks when absent.
• Act as back-up leader in the PC&L Supervisor's absence.
• Perform additional duties assigned as directed by the PC&L Supervisor.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Team leadership

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

5S

Training & development

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Cross-training

Communication

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Shape Corp. is seeking a PC&L Team Leader in Grand Haven to manage shipping and receiving, train associates, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses on standardized work, KPI achievement, and cross-training across shifts.

The position requires experience with MS Word/Excel and MRP/ERP systems, and a solid grasp of lean manufacturing and 5S principles to improve efficiency and safety across the department.