Materials Team Lead – Inventory & Operations

Tenneco Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Litchfield, part of the Clean Air division, seeks a Lead Material Handler to coordinate activities within materials stores and support production line needs. You will help ensure standardized work, solve problems, and train team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role involves handling materials, coordinating with production leaders, and maintaining accurate inventory. OT may be required and safety is a priority at all times.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and comprehension.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively alone or in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing work requirements – overtime on short/no notice.
• Analytical problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Clear written and spoken communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective interaction with people.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material store activities to meet production line needs.
• Ensure standardized work is in place and followed.
• Facilitate team problem solving and training.
• Perform material handler duties including loading/unloading materials.
• Move materials to designated areas and track inventory.
• Maintain accuracy of inventory and conduct physical inventories.

Skills

Basic reading

Basic math

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

OT flexibility

Analytical problem solving

Written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Tenneco Litchfield, part of the Clean Air division, seeks a Lead Material Handler to coordinate activities within materials stores and support production line needs. You will help ensure standardized work, solve problems, and train team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role involves handling materials, coordinating with production leaders, and maintaining accurate inventory. OT may be required and safety is a priority at all times.