Material Processor Lead (Picking)

Assurant; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Assurant in Mt Juliet, TN is seeking an onsite training and production support role. You will work with Supervisors to train and develop the team, monitor production performance, and ensure quality controls are met while following work instructions.

This role requires a high school diploma, 2 years of light manufacturing or 1 year inspector experience, and proficiency with shop floor systems. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of light manufacturing experience or 1 year inspector experience.
• Proficient in manual processing and receiving, consistently meeting UPH expectations.
• Strong team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to details.

Responsibilities

• Work with Supervisors to train and develop the team.
• Monitor production performance and ensure quality controls.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure proper workflow.
• Act as daily point of contact for employee escalations.
• Assist with 5S audits and implement resulting changes.
• Maintain attendance roster for Emergency Evacuation.
• Track KPI and SLA performance and escalate issues.
• Possess forklift certification if needed for area.
• Perform on-the-job refresher training and workstation assessments.
• Monitor inventory levels (WIP Aging) for area.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Lead in area of responsibility with proficiency.

Skills

Shop floor systems

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CVision

Oracle

Unit Tracker

Great Plains

Ghost

Job description

This job is responsible for working with the Supervisors and assisting in training and developing the team, monitoring production performance, ensuring production and quality controls are met while adhering to the work instructions for the area of responsibility. This is an onsite role in our Mt Juliet, TN facility with a schedule of Monday - Thursday, 5:00AM - 3:30PM.

What will be my duties and responsibilities be in this job?

• Working knowledge of shop floor systems (CVision, Oracle, Unit Tracker, Great Plains, Ghost)
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings with Supervisor
• Participate in internal and external customer or vendor meetings
• Work with Supervisor to reallocate resources (people/supplies/products etc.) as needed to meet customer goals
• Work with other departments as needed to ensure proper workflow is achieved
• Point of contact for employees for handling escalation issues
• Work with Engineering to identify and resolve process issues
• Ability to collaborate with other departments with their area of responsibility
• Track and maintain daily attendance roster for Emergency Evacuation purposes
• Participate with the 5S Audit team on monthly 5S audits
• Work with supervisor to implement any changes or adjustments on production floor as a result from the audits
• Forklift certified if needed for area of responsibility
• Perform on-the-job (OJT) refresher training and workstation assessment
• Monitor inventory levels (WIP Aging) for specific area of responsibility
• Monitor KPI and SLA performance levels and elevate any issues/concerns to supervisor when needed
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees
• Must be proficient and certified in the area that they are responsible for leading

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 year of previous light manufacturing experience or 1 year of previous Inspector experience
• Proficient in manual processing and receiving, consistently meeting UPH expectations
• Strong team player who will thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Attention to details

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• Prior leadership experience in manufacturing, logistics, operations, or another applicable environment
• Database software- data entry software in existing programs
• Spreadsheet software- Microsoft Excel- basic understanding and data entry into a preformed spreadsheet
• Word processing- Microsoft Word- basic documents and reports

Pay Range

$17.34 - $27.75

Expected Application Deadline

10/17/2026

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

What’s the culture like at Assurant?

Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.

Company Overview

Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

AI and Biometric Usage

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.