Material Handling Supervisor — Lean & 5S Lead

RK Industries, LLC; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & Rewards

RK University & Apprenticeship Program

RK Foundation

Job summary

RK Industries, LLC is seeking a Material Handler Supervisor to oversee material handling operations in a multi-line production environment. You will lead the Material Handler team, ensure accurate kit assembly, and maintain on-time delivery while supporting Lean initiatives.

The role requires 3–5 years in material handling with 1–2 years of supervision, certification in forklift operation, and proficiency with ERP/WMS and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of material handling, warehouse, or logistics experience required.
• 1–2 years of supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Proficient in ERP/WMS systems, Microsoft Office, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid forklift certification and acceptable MVR required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all Material handlers across multi production lines, ensuring adherence to SWIs and safety protocols.
• Assign daily work task based on production priorities, project schedules, and manpower availability.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members on receiving material staging full and accurate kits by production stations, and documentation of best practices.
• Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and participate in performance evaluations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Inventory regarding inventory-related issues.
• Coordinate tracking and transportation of materials between Mission Critical facilities
• Collaborate with Logistics to set up transportation of materials and finished goods

Skills

Material handling

Leadership

ERP/WMS

Lean manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Forklift certification

Tools

ERP/WMS software

Job description

RK Industries, LLC is seeking a Material Handler Supervisor to oversee material handling operations in a multi-line production environment. You will lead the Material Handler team, ensure accurate kit assembly, and maintain on-time delivery while supporting Lean initiatives.

The role requires 3–5 years in material handling with 1–2 years of supervision, certification in forklift operation, and proficiency with ERP/WMS and MS Office.