Raw Materials Lead: Team Leader for Safety & Quality

Trex Company; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trex Company is seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead hourly production staff in a fast-paced setting. You will guide team members, ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, and coordinate with salaried supervisors to maintain smooth operations and accurate documentation.

The role requires forklift certification, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills. You will train staff, manage shift handoffs, and support continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a Material Handler or above.
• Familiar with internal inventory and tracking systems.
• Forklift certification (G50) required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Teamwork and safety-minded approach.
• Willing to train others and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and guiding hourly team members; act as point of contact and conduct tier meetings/huddles.
• Ensuring safety compliance: reinforce safety rules, PPE adherence and procedures.
• Facilitating workflow: monitor production flow, address issues, ensure materials/resources are available.
• Maintaining quality standards and accurate data/documentation.
• Communication and escalation: relay production status and raise concerns to supervisors.
• Training and support: deliver training to new and existing employees.
• Acting as a backup in absence of salaried supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Internal inventory tracking

Forklift certified (G50)

Microsoft Office Suite

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety minded

Emotional intelligence

Attention to detail

Willing to train others

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Material Handler or above

Tools

Forklift certification (G50)

JDE / internal systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Trex Company is seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead hourly production staff in a fast-paced setting. You will guide team members, ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, and coordinate with salaried supervisors to maintain smooth operations and accurate documentation.

The role requires forklift certification, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills. You will train staff, manage shift handoffs, and support continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.