Materials Work Center Lead - 1st Shift

Morgan Truck Body; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Employee discounts

Job summary

Morgan Truck Body in Janesville, WI is seeking a Materials Lead for the 1st shift to oversee material flow, warehouse organization, and coordination with production teams.

Responsibilities include managing hazardous waste, inventory control, training team members, and ensuring safety compliance; you will use JDE daily and strive for zero defects. This role offers competitive pay and strong benefits within the Poindexter family.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must pass forklift certification.
• Ability to read and interpret written orders and hazardous labels.
• Experience with inventory management and production planning.
• Strong leadership and training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train Materials team; ensure safety and quality.
• Monitor loading/unloading and deliver material to production.
• Count and organize storage; manage cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Maintain clean, organized warehousing and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate with Production Supervisors on shortages and plans.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

JDE

Job description

Materials Lead – 1st Shift

Location: Janesville, WI

Shift: 1st Shift

What a Day In Your Life Looks Like

• Work and adhere to all safety policies within the work area and throughout the company.
• Fully understand quality policies and have minimum or zero defects per unit.
• Monitor Loading, unloading, and checking in freight, assisting when necessary.
• Storing and documenting freight to its hard locations & delivering material to the production areas.
• Recording item numbers on un-identified received materials.
• Use JDE to assist with daily functions
• Maintain warehousing areas in an orderly and safe manner.
• Count and organize part storage areas.
• Provide materials for the manufacturing
• Able to read and interpret written orders and specifications as well as labels which may contain hazardous warnings and cautions.
• Assist with various aspects of the Physical Inventory process.
• Provide guidance and assist with on the job training of team members.
• Adhere to the company safety regulations and assist in the training and awareness of safety guidelines to new team members in the department.
• Team member actively participates and supports PPS, 5S and TPM.
• Work required schedule including overtime.
• Assist with on the job training of team members.
• Work with little or no supervision.
• Communicate with Production Supervisors and Team Leads on Material Shortages and fulfillment plan for those shortages.
• Communicate with Materials Manager on all daily functions, status of Materials Department, and Materials personnel.
• Meet physical requirements which include lifting up to 35 lbs, standing for long periods, bending, stooping, reaching and squatting.
• manage hazardous waste in line with regulations and company procedures
• Support and provide back up for Materials Manager on daily functions and JDE transactions.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Specific Job Functions:

PRODUCTIVITY

• Effective use and coordination of resources to accomplish specific goals and outputs while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.
• Control and reduce man hours.
• Effective and efficient utilization of people and other resources (overtime, equipment, material, etc.)
• Efficiently and effectively plan and execute daily work.
• Coordinate activities with other departments of the plant.
• Achieve line delivery goals; daily delivery, monthly delivery, and on time delivery.
• Monitor and control inventory levels to ensure appropriate availability and work in process levels.

INNOVATION / INITIATIVE

• Creativity in approaches to safety, personnel, productivity, and quality related problems.
• Seek and develop new or improved processes that result in improved productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Seek and develop solutions to problems as appropriate

QUALITY

• Demonstrate a commitment to quality and the quality process. Completes assignments in an accurate and thorough manner. Produces work that meets or exceeds standard including satisfying the requirements of internal or external customers.
• Display personal quality attitude and quality leadership / sponsorship.
• Take an active role in the cycle count audits. Follow up on issues and corrective actions.
• Monitor quality of processes and rework and communicate actions required / taken.
• Actively pursue defect reductions and positively impact defect measurements.
• Implement and maintain quality improvement efforts. Maintain processes.

SAFETY

• Lead by personal example to create and maintain a safe and orderly work environment. Enforces or follows safe work practices.
• Achieve zero lost time injuries and reduce OSHA recordable injuries.
• Assure compliance to safety policies and safe work practices.
• Maintain consistent daily housekeeping of all areas of responsibility.
• Utilize established programs and personal (safety meetings, etc.) to improve safety performance.
• Display personal safety attitude and safety leadership / sponsorship.

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT / TEAM LEADERSHIP

• Provide associates with objectives and standards specifying results to be achieved. Provide tools, training, and support as needed. Provide a motivating climate supportive of each team member becoming fully competent.
• Display and promote teamwork and effective communication within the Materials department and the company as a whole.
• Deal quickly and effectively with associate issues / concerns.
• Adhere to all legal and company policies and procedures.
• Take an active interest in the training of all new and existing associates assigned within your area of responsibility
• Maintain continual effective communication with associates assigned to area of responsibility.
• Perform performance coaching and counseling as required to ensure associates perform to desired expectations.

What You Bring to the Table:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED preferred.
• Must be able to pass forklift certification training.
• Must have a safe attitude; keep a clean and orderly work environment.
• Must be available to work overtime, including Saturdays, if required by production schedule.
• Must have the flexibility to work rotating shifts as necessary
• Must be able to work in a group or team setting or individual projects with little or no direction.
• Must actively participate and support Poindexter Production System (PPS); 5’s, Lean, and other Continuous Improvement Initiatives.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Step into the heart of our bustling manufacturing plant, where every move counts! You’ll stay active - standing, walking, and using your hands to tackle hands‑on tasks with precision. From lifting up to 35 pounds to bending, squatting, reaching high, or crawling into tight spots, no two days are the same. Repetitive handwork keeps you sharp, and climbing ladders or working at heights is part of the role.

Why Morgan? Because You Deserve the Best:

With over 70 years leading the truck body industry, Morgan Truck Body is where innovation meets tradition. From electric vehicles to custom refrigerated units, we build it all -and we do it with passion and precision.

See our story: A History of Morgan

We offer:

• Competitive pay and full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life)- your health matters
• 401(k) with company match -because your future matters
• Tuition reimbursement and leadership development to boost your career
• Paid holidays and vacation time -we know balance is key
• Exclusive discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear- because we care about your safety

Join a team where your impact is real, your growth is limitless, and your work fuels the future of transportation.

What Drives Us at Morgan:

At Morgan Truck Body, our shared values aren’t just words on a wall -they’re the heart of everything we do. They fuel our success, shape our culture, and guide how we show up for each other, our customers, and the future of transportation.

We Celebrate People

We recognize and value the individuals behind the build -the makers, thinkers, and problem-solvers who drive our success every day.

We Lead with Integrity

Doing the right thing isn’t optional -it’s how we operate, always. Honesty, accountability, and respect guide every decision.

We Deliver Results

We show up, step up, and get it done. Our commitment to performance means exceeding expectations and raising the bar -for ourselves and our customers.

We Work with Passion

We love what we build -and it shows. From the factory floor to the front office, we bring energy, innovation, and pride to every product that rolls out of our doors.

At Morgan Truck Body, part of the J.B. Poindexter & Co. family, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diverse perspectives and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind -regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This commitment applies to every part of your journey with us -from hiring and promotions to compensation, training, and beyond.

Diversity drives innovation. Inclusion fuels our strength. At Morgan, everyone belongs.

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