Material Execution Team Lead

Carrier; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is looking for a dedicated individual to manage material flow on the factory floor in North Carolina. This position requires excellent coordination skills to ensure that production schedules are met by overseeing material handlers and conducting quality checks.

The ideal candidate will operate a forklift, facilitate communication with the 3PL warehouse, and maintain safety and cleanliness standards. A high school diploma is required along with relevant material movement experience.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with material movement or warehousing is strongly preferred.
• Ability to safely operate forklift and related equipment.
• Experience in maintaining cleanliness in workstations.

Responsibilities

• Direct multiple material handlers and delivery assurance coordinators.
• Monitor material movement for adherence to SOPs and safety protocols.
• Quality check the work of other material handlers.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Quality checking

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Scan guns

Job description

General Description

This position will work on the factory floor monitoring material flow from the dock to production lines. The main focus of the position will be to understand the schedule of units flowing from the 3PL warehouse through to product completion and ensure accurate and efficient material flow following that schedule. The METL will ensure constant and accurate communication is conducted with 3PL Warehouse to facilitate material flow. Additionally, the METL will monitor all material movement operations ensuring adherence to all SOP’s, plant policies, and safety protocols.

Specific Functions / Essential Duties

• Direct multiple material handlers and delivery assurance coordinators based on production schedule to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Responsible for quality checking the work of other MHs and DACs, and training new hires as needed.
• Serving as an additional resource for peers on the production floor in lieu of supervisor.
• Work efficiently and effectively to ensure the production schedule remains on-time, minimizing unit dwell time.
• Operate a forklift to move material and finished goods around the plant.
• Ensure EO’s and other material flow documents are properly processed.
• Identify ways to improve the efficiency and safety of manufacturing processes in the workstation.
• Maintain the cleanliness of workstation and assist with entire department housekeeping.
• Have high personal standards with regards to productivity, quality, and safety.
• Willingness to learn multiple stations within the department.
• Mandatory overtime and weekend hours are frequent and may be assigned as needed.

Education / Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience with material movement or warehousing is strongly preferred and required.

Experience / Qualifications

• Requires level‑headed thinking in the face of adversity and complex situations, along with business case justified decision making abilities.
• Ability to safely operate forklift, dock doors, scan guns, etc.
• Ability to read procedural documents and safety materials.
• Able to lead others professionally and effectively.
• Experience maintaining the cleanliness of workstations.

Physicality

• Lifting up to 30 pounds.
• A majority of the time spent moving around the work area with little behind the desk time.
• Doing repetitive manual tasks with hands and arms.
• Tolerance of extreme weather conditions including sun exposure, rain, and extreme heat and cold.

EEO Statement

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.