Material Team Lead 1st shift

SilkRoad; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company match

14 paid holidays

Job summary

AUTOKINITON in Greenville, SC is seeking a Materials Team Lead to coordinate daily activities, assign tasks to material handlers, and ensure production needs are met. You will guide the team to optimize material flow and maintain accuracy in inventories while upholding safety standards.

Reporting to the Material Supervisor, you will communicate shortages and production needs to supervisors and manage relationships across production and management.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Materials Team; guide material handlers.
• Manage material flow and ensure on-time delivery to production.
• Monitor inventory levels and resolve shortages or discrepancies.
• Uphold safety procedures and quality standards.
• Communicate shortages and needs to supervisors and management.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tracking Code

11253

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN)

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

Lead and Support the Materials Team – Coordinate daily activities, assign tasks, and provide guidance to material handlers to ensure production needs are met.

Manage Material Flow – Ensure materials, parts, racks, and containers are delivered to the correct production areas on time.

Monitor Inventory – Maintain accurate inventory levels and help identify and resolve shortages, discrepancies, or misplaced materials.

Ensure Safety and Quality – Make sure team members follow safety procedures, proper material-handling practices, and company quality standards.

Communicate with Production and Management – Communicate material shortages, production needs, staffing concerns, and other issues to supervisors and management and help coordinate solutions.

This role is an hourly position within our team leader reports to the Material Supervisor.

Required experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous manufacturing experiences a plus.

Working conditions:

• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Greenville facility in Fountain Inn, South Carolina offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Greenville SC is located situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately halfway between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC.
• Falls Park on the Reedy has riverside gardens, a suspension bridge and waterfall views.
• Crystal-clear lakes, pristine waterfalls and gorgeous mountain vistas make the Upcountry a destination all its own.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.