Material Handling Team Lead - Optimize Operations

Alfa Laval; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Alfa Laval in Richmond, VA is seeking a hands-on Materials/Logistics Supervisor to coordinate daily planning for the material handling team and ensure accurate, timely parts picking. You will train team members and drive root-cause analysis to sustain improvements.

You will work with ERP systems (Microsoft D365), handheld Zebra scanners, and BOMs, coordinating with production and inventory to resolve discrepancies while maintaining ALPS priorities: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years warehouse logistics experience.
• 2–4 years material handling equipment experience.
• Experience with handheld barcode scanners (Zebra preferred).
• Experience with BOMs, pick lists, and manufacturing documents.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Microsoft D365 preferred).
• Attention to detail, self-starter, teamwork, organization, communication, cooperation, flexibility, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of material handlers to ensure accurate, timely parts picking.
• Coordinate and support daily work with focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (ALPS).
• Drive daily ALPS Performance Meetings and weekly Improvement Meetings.
• Run daily shift startup/handover meetings.
• Participate in projects and improvement initiatives.
• Assist in problem resolution and root-cause analysis.
• Provide departmental training and write/audit SOPs.
• Own material handling activities with production.
• Collaborate with the inventory team to resolve discrepancies.
• Serve as liaison between department, support functions, and Team Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Team player

Organized

Good communication skills

Be cooperative

Be flexible

Problem solving & improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Zebra handheld scanners

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Job description

Alfa Laval in Richmond, VA is seeking a hands-on Materials/Logistics Supervisor to coordinate daily planning for the material handling team and ensure accurate, timely parts picking. You will train team members and drive root-cause analysis to sustain improvements.

You will work with ERP systems (Microsoft D365), handheld Zebra scanners, and BOMs, coordinating with production and inventory to resolve discrepancies while maintaining ALPS priorities: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.