Logistics Team Leader - 12 hr days

Thyssenkrupp; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety & cleanliness

Healthcare options

401K match

Paid time off

Volunteer hours

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Life insurance

Internal growth

EAP

Product discounts

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. in Hamilton, OH is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will manage material handlers, coordinate forklift activity, and ensure compliance with safety policies while maintaining inventory integrity. The role requires experience with SAP WM, strong organizational skills, and the ability to train and develop team members.

Qualifications

• Lead and motivate teams in high-volume work environments.
• Safely operate material handling equipment (forklifts, tuggers).
• Experience with SAP WM and MS Office applications.
• Strong customer focus and willingness to do what is needed.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and work at heights with safety gear.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety policies.
• Lead daily start up meetings and communicate goals.
• Ensure production output meets targets and policy guidelines.
• Coordinate manpower during absences and vacations.
• Interpret specs to material handlers and assign duties.
• Promote teamwork and mentor/develop staff through cross-training.
• Implement 6S and maintain inventory integrity in SAP WM.
• Operate forklift as needed and support loading/unloading.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Supervisor to improve efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

SAP WM

Microsoft Office

Job description

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC.

For decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the
workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other
safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
Leads daily start up meetings to communicate daily goals and special announcements
Ensures individual and team output/production meets goals and objectives.
Ensures team is working within the guidelines of all company policies and procedures.
Coordinates manpower to ensure needs are met in the event of an employee absence (i.e. vacation).
Interprets specifications and job orders to Material Handlers, and assigns duties.
Promotes and supports a teamwork approach to achieving goals, ensuring open and effective
communication.
Ensures the development of Material Handlers through cross-training and monitoring job performance.
Recognizes good performance and takes corrective action when needed.
Embraces a continuous improvement approach through effective leadership, with high levels of
integrity and performance for his/herself and others.
Performs as a superior role model for all employees (e.g. attendance).
Ensures implementation of 6S throughout the warehouse.
Assists in maintaining the current Warehouse Management System; and Warehouse Management
module in SAP.
Operates forklift as needed to assist Material Handlers in keeping up with demand to include
replenishing items, moving pallets to different locations or assisting in the loading and unloading of
trucks.
Works closely with Warehouse Supervisor to eliminate waste and increase overall efficiencies.
Maintains and improves inventory integrity.
Flexible to work OT when needed, including occasional Saturdays.
Is approachable, professional, and courteous to all employees and are expected to answer all
questions and assist in problem solving.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

Demonstrated experience leading and motivating teams in situations associated with high volumes of
work and/or customer demands. This would include providing direction, coaching, and effective
feedback to team members.
Experience working in a warehouse environment safely operating facility material handling equipment
(e.g. forklift, tuggers, dock stockers, etc.)
Experience operating various stand-up forklifts.
Experience working with large ERP systems (SAP in WM module preferred).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Demonstrates a strong customer focus along with a great work ethic and willingness to do what needs
to be done (without taking shortcuts).
Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 40 lbs.) with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to work at a height of up to 25 feet above the ground (with provided safety
equipment/processes/training).
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and multiple tasks.
Highly organized with ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Exhibits integrity through fair and ethical behaviors in all activities; maintains accountability for
performance.
Strong attention to detail with well-developed organizational and communication skills.
Education:
High School Diploma or G.E.D required.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bilstein has great benefits to offer!

• A state-of-the‑art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness.
• Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.
• 401K matching program.
• Paid time off + 13 paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Company‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounted BILSTEIN products.