Materials Work Center Lead - 1st Shift

Morgan Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays & vacations

Discounts on safety gear

Job summary

Morgan Truck Body is seeking a Materials Lead for the 1st shift in Janesville, WI. You will oversee material flow, inventory control, and coordination with production to meet delivery goals. The role requires leading the Materials team, ensuring safety, quality and lean initiatives (PPS, 5S, TPM).

Overtime and rotating shifts may be required. Responsibilities include managing JDE transactions, stocking, and supporting the Materials Manager with daily functions and training of staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must pass forklift certification.
• Must have a safe attitude and keep a clean, orderly workplace.
• Overtime including Saturdays may be required.
• Flexibility to rotate shifts.
• Able to work independently or in a team.
• Experience with PPS; 5S; Lean; CI encouraged.
• Supervisory experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and move materials to production areas.
• Monitor and control inventory; support JDE transactions.
• Coordinate with Production Supervisors and Team Leads on shortages and fulfillment plans.
• Provide training and guidance to team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and housekeeping standards.
• Lead by example to promote quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Forklift certification

Safety minded

Overtime availability

Rotating shifts

Teamwork

PPS/Lean/CI

Supervisory experience

High school diploma

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Materials Lead - 1 st 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:

We Celebrate People

We Lead with Integrity

We Deliver Results

We Work with Passion

Ready to rev up your career?

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

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