Materials Lead

Flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Materials Lead based in Buffalo Grove, IL. The role leads a team, coordinating shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing and issuing materials to support production.

You'll oversee stockroom operations, inventory accuracy, and daily paperwork while collaborating with supervisors to optimize material flows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; typically requires 6 years material experience including supervision.
• Warehouse skills: forklift, electronic scales, pallet jack, measuring tools, alignment tools; clerical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, interpret and write reports, correspondence; proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Able to present information clearly to managers and customers; strong math and analytical abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of subordinates.
• Maintains accurate inventory records and documentation.
• Designs stockroom layout and oversees rearranging processes.
• Oversees order release and ensures materials are available for line consumption.
• Performs cycle counts and maintains inventory accuracy.
• Receives, inspects, and supplies materials as needed.
• Monitors material availability and communicates shortages to production.
• Assists in purchasing and stocking decisions within limits.

Skills

Supervision

Inventory management

Reading & writing reports

Communication

Problem solving

MS Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Electronic scales

Measuring tools

Alignment tools

Bill of lading processing (paperwork)

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.

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.

Summary

The “Materials Lead” will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL, reporting to Warehouse Supervisor 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

Schedule - 6:00am-6:00pm; Rotating Schedule - Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri/Tues, Wed and Sat.

Principle Accountabilities

• 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.
• Authorizes special orders within procedural and established limits.
• 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.
• May utilize computerized or automated system to accomplish tasks
• Assign daily jobs and responsibilities to Material Coordinators based on production needs.
• Release work orders and ensure materials are available for line consumption. Complete picklists, stock materials, and resolve picking and stocking errors.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Receive, inspect, and supply materials as needed, including processing damaged materials for return.
• Accumulate and prepare orders, report shortages, and transport completed orders to designated distribution points or staging areas.
• Monitor material availability and communicate shortages or issues that may impact production.
• Provide guidance and support to Material Coordinators and help ensure daily tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Use computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel, to maintain records, track inventory, and communicate information.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of material experience, including supervision.
• Warehouse skills: forklift, electronic scales, pallet jack, measuring tools, and alignment tools. Required good clerical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, interest and discounts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and technical instructions.

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).