Materials Team Lead – Engine Remanufacturing Floor

Reviva Inc.; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reviva Inc., a leader in remanufactured diesel and gas engines, is hiring a Materials Team Lead in Brooklyn Center, MN. This hands-on, floor-based role directs daily material flow from receiving through kitting to support production lines and ensure on-time assembly.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in materials handling with ERP and BOM experience, strong leadership, and a focus on inventory accuracy, safety, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in materials handling, shipping/receiving, or production support; leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, inventory control methods (cycle counting, kitting), and BOM management.

Responsibilities

• Daily Planning: Set the daily build schedule, lead morning Production Meetings, and update Gemba Board metrics to communicate performance expectations.
• Throughput Optimization: Monitor floor throughput and adjust labor allocation to sustain a pull system and daily schedule attainment.
• Problem Solving: Act as the primary floor contact for production issues, implementing real-time corrective actions to minimize disruptions.
• Logistics Oversight: Manage all shipping and receiving functions, including loading/unloading and processing inbound/outbound freight paperwork.
• Kitting Leadership: Lead kitting activities for engine assembly, ensuring precise component transactions and staging to meet production demands.
• Core Management: Oversee the preparation, documentation, and return of cores and long blocks, coordinating with suppliers to resolve discrepancies and ensure 100% inventory accuracy.
• BOM Maintenance: Update Bills of Materials (BOMs) to reflect current engine configurations and perform VIN lookups as required.
• Proactive Monitoring: Monitor stock levels and notify Production Lead/Management of shortages or availability concerns.
• Staff Leadership: Lead hiring, training, and performance reviews to build a high-performing team.
• Safety First: Enforce safe work practices and company policies to keep safety as the top priority.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with Engineering, Dyno, and Warranty to manage turnaround times and document issues.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

ERP systems

BOM management software

Inventory management software

Job description

Reviva Inc., a leader in remanufactured diesel and gas engines, is hiring a Materials Team Lead in Brooklyn Center, MN. This hands-on, floor-based role directs daily material flow from receiving through kitting to support production lines and ensure on-time assembly.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in materials handling with ERP and BOM experience, strong leadership, and a focus on inventory accuracy, safety, and cross-functional collaboration.