Materials Lead

Flex; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Materials Lead based in Libertyville, IL who will oversee material handling, inventory control, and stockroom operations, guiding a team with minimal supervision. You will supervise receiving, storage, issuing, and shipping, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure accurate records in BAAN and related systems while shaping efficient layouts.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 5+ years’ material experience with supervision, and strong problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of material handling experience with supervision.
• Experience with warehouse equipment and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret business documents and reports.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of subordinates in material handling and stockroom operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and documentation.
• Oversee cycle counts, material reconciliation, and stock accuracy.
• Ensure safe operation of forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Design storage layouts to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Inventory management

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

BAAN ERP

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 position will be based in Libertyvile, IL, reporting to Program Manager 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 - 6:30am-6:30pm; Rotating Schedule -

Tues, Wed, Sat, Sun - Mon, Thurs, Fri

Principal Accountabilities

• Coordinates the activities of subordinates and provides day-to-day leadership for material handling, inventory control, and stockroom operations.
• Reviews difficult or complex work procedures to resolve questions presented by workers and ensure efficient workflow execution.
• Ensures accurate, up-to-date inventory records in stockrooms, resin storage areas, and related material management systems; completes required documentation, forms, and transaction records.
• Maintains and processes inventory transactions utilizing BAAN and other computerized inventory management systems to support accurate material tracking and control.
• Oversees inventory control activities, including cycle counts, material reconciliation, stock accuracy, and material disposition processes.
• Designs stockroom and material storage layouts and oversees reorganization efforts to maximize efficiency, material flow, and inventory accuracy.
• Authorizes special orders within procedural and established limits.
• Oversees and participates in counting, weighing, and measuring incoming and outgoing materials to verify quantities and identifying information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records.
• Examines incoming shipments for damage, shortages, or discrepancies and coordinates corrective actions with suppliers, carriers, and internal stakeholders.
• Fills orders and issues materials and supplies based on production and operational requirements; documents transactions, prepares requisitions, computes costs, and maintains inventory records.
• Oversees and participates in ordering and replenishing stock items, recommending adjustments to inventory levels and material standards as needed.
• Supports molding operations through effective resin management, including resin handling, storage, distribution, color mixing processes, and material availability.
• Participates in and supports material disposition activities involving non-conforming, excess, obsolete, or returned materials.
• Learns and performs basic operational activities within the centralized resin distribution system, including material handling operations associated with the resin room, storage silos, and related equipment.
• Determines appropriate methods of shipment based on shipping procedures, routes, and costs; packages, weighs, and labels shipments and prepares necessary documentation such as bills of lading.
• Safely operates forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport raw materials, resin, finished goods, and inventory throughout the facility.
• Ensures compliance with safety, quality, inventory control, and operational procedures while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilizes computerized, automated, and inventory management systems to accomplish tasks, monitor inventory performance, and support production requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires a minimum of 5+ 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).