Materials Lead

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Materials Lead in Austin, TX to guide a small team in shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing and issuing materials. You will work under the Warehouse Manager and maintain accurate inventory records, optimize stockroom layout, and oversee packing and shipments.

The role requires 3+ years in materials/warehouse/logistics, strong computer skills (MS Office), leadership experience, a valid driver's license, and hands-on experience with forklifts and measuring tools.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of materials, warehouse, inventory, shipping/receiving, or logistics experience.
• Previous experience as a Team Lead, Lead Material Handler, Warehouse Lead, Work Lead, or similar lead role is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable using computers and warehouse systems, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience maintaining inventory accuracy, processing shipments, and supporting daily warehouse operations.
• Use of forklift, electronic scales, pallet jack, measuring tools, and alignment tools may be required.
• MS Office Skills: typing, telephones, office software to include word processing, spreadsheets, presentation package and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the activities of subordinates and leads daily warehouse tasks.
• Reviews complex procedures to resolve questions from workers.
• Maintains accurate inventory records and documentation.
• Designs stockroom layout and oversees rearranging processes.
• Oversees counting, weighing and measuring incoming/outgoing items and verifies against records.
• Examines shipments for damage or shortages and coordinates with shippers to rectify.
• Fills orders and issues materials, documents transactions, and computes costs.
• Oversees ordering and stock level decisions within established limits.
• Determines shipment methods and prepares bills of lading.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

Forklifts

Electronic scales

Pallet jacks

Measuring tools

Alignment tools

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Materials Lead located in Austin, TX.

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Materials Lead is responsible for leading the work of others and participates in work related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies. Works with independence in carrying out duties with limited supervision.

E Shift: 6:00am-6:00pm (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday every other Wednesday)

What a typical day looks like:

• Coordinates the activities of subordinates.


• Reviews difficult or complex work procedures to resolve questions presented by workers.


• Ensures accurate, up-to-date records of inventory in stockroom and daily operations; completes necessary forms or paperwork for documentation.


• Designs stockroom layout and oversees rearranging process.


• Oversees and participates in counting, weighing and measuring incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and verify against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.


• Examines incoming shipments for damage or shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify; fills out appropriate forms or documents.


• Fills orders and issues materials and supplies per requests; documents transactions, prepares requisitions and computes costs; keeps records of storeroom inventory.


• Oversees and participates in ordering or purchasing a variety of stock items such as recommending changes to standard items or stock levels and ordering items using independent judgment within established limits.


• Determines method of shipment based on knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates; packages, weighs and marks container for shipment; prepares necessary forms such as bills of lading.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of materials, warehouse, inventory, shipping/receiving, or logistics experience.


• Previous experience as a Team Lead, Lead Material Handler, Warehouse Lead, Work Lead, or similar lead role is strongly preferred.


• Comfortable using computers and warehouse systems, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.


• Must possess a valid driver's license.


• Experience maintaining inventory accuracy, processing shipments, and supporting daily warehouse operations.


• Use of the following tools may be required: forklifts, electronic scales, pallet jacks, measuring tools, and alignment tools.


• Use of the following tools may be required: MS Office Skills: typing, telephones, office software to include, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation package and database systems.


• Warehouse skills: forklift, electronic scales, pallet jack, measuring tools, and alignment tools.


• Required good clerical and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.


• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.


• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.


• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).