Materials Flow Lead — Warehouse & Lean Operations

Nortek Data Center Cooling; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA / FSA enjoyment

Company contributions to retirement

Job summary

Nortek Data Center Cooling seeks an experienced Material Handling Lead to supervise daily warehouse operations at the Dyersburg facility. You will coordinate material flow, support receiving and inventory, and guide the team to on-time delivery to production.

You will partner with Production, Supply Chain, Planning, Shipping, Receiving, and Quality to ensure safe, accurate movement of materials while maintaining 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 3–5 years in warehouse/logistics operations or manufacturing.
• Experience leading, coaching, and training teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of inventory, material flow, and safety practices.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily material handling and warehouse activities with a hands-on approach.
• Coordinate receiving, storage, replenishment, and deliveries to production.
• Direct and train material handlers; enforce 5S and safety standards.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and perform cycle counts and audits.
• Collaborate with production, planning, and quality teams to meet schedules.
• Operate and support forklift, cranes, and other material-handling equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Training

Warehouse operations

ERP systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Syteline CSI

Excel

Job description

Nortek Data Center Cooling seeks an experienced Material Handling Lead to supervise daily warehouse operations at the Dyersburg facility. You will coordinate material flow, support receiving and inventory, and guide the team to on-time delivery to production.

You will partner with Production, Supply Chain, Planning, Shipping, Receiving, and Quality to ensure safe, accurate movement of materials while maintaining 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.