Material Flow Lead: Warehouse Ops & Safety

Redwood Materials Inc.; Nevada, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials Inc. is seeking a Lead Material Flow Specialist to oversee daily warehouse operations, coordinate staffing, and ensure safe, efficient material movement.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Production, Logistics, and Quality to meet production goals, improve inventory accuracy, and drive continuous process improvements. This is a full-time, onsite role within a fast-paced, sustainable materials hub.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, logistics, inventory control, packaging, or material flow.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in warehouse or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and material handling.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory reconciliation.
• PIT/Forklift certification or experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of safety standards and continuous improvement.
• Ability to coordinate teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication across all levels.
• Ability to train and develop associates while fostering collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workflow, staffing assignments, and operational priorities to support production and material flow objectives.
• Lead and support warehouse associates while promoting a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, investigate discrepancies, perform inventory adjustments, and support inventory control initiatives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for operational issues, shipping and transfer requests, inventory inquiries, and cross-functional coordination.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve process, inventory, and quality-related issues while escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Train, mentor, and coach associates on safety, quality, equipment operation, and departmental processes.
• Coordinate activities with Production, Logistics, Quality, and other departments to ensure operational alignment and achievement of shared goals.
• Communicate operational performance, challenges, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Maintain compliance with all safety requirements, equipment inspection procedures, and warehouse operating standards.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as required to support department objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Problem-solving

Communication

Training

Cross-functional coordination

Safety compliance

Tools

WMS

Job description

Redwood Materials Inc. is seeking a Lead Material Flow Specialist to oversee daily warehouse operations, coordinate staffing, and ensure safe, efficient material movement.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Production, Logistics, and Quality to meet production goals, improve inventory accuracy, and drive continuous process improvements. This is a full-time, onsite role within a fast-paced, sustainable materials hub.