Material Flow Lead

Sportech, Inc.; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Learning Academy and tuition support

Job summary

Sportech, Inc. in Elk River, MN seeks an inventory-focused associate to maintain raw materials and work-in-process, coordinate with production schedulers, and manage reorders. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficient material flow within a growth-focused manufacturing environment.

You will support daily production, oversee coverage, and drive a continuous improvement culture, including participation in 5S audits and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma plus 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Forklift training and certification required.
• Ability to lift and perform physically demanding tasks and basic counting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the production process by coordinating material movement into, within and out to manufacturing.
• Review planned time off and communicate coverage during daily production meeting.
• Review payroll and PTO requests.
• Review daily production schedule and ensure all jobs are covered in the market and receiving area to meet commitments.
• Drive a team to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area per 5S standards.
• Attend L10 department meetings and production/shipping board meetings daily.
• Provide coaching and proper documentation on performance; participate in performance reviews.
• Participate in onboarding of new employees and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

5S/lean principles

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

ERP system

Job description

Sportech, Inc. in Elk River, MN seeks an inventory-focused associate to maintain raw materials and work-in-process, coordinate with production schedulers, and manage reorders. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficient material flow within a growth-focused manufacturing environment.

You will support daily production, oversee coverage, and drive a continuous improvement culture, including participation in 5S audits and safety procedures.