Shift Leader - Materials & Inventory Excellence

BlackBerry Inc.; Senatobia (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a skilled Internal Logistics Supervisor for a 2nd shift to lead a material handling team across the warehouse, supermarket, and production line interfaces. You will assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to SOPs while driving Kanban flow and material replenishment to production lines.

Role emphasizes 5S workplace organization, safety compliance, and continuous improvement through API initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or production logistics.
• Proven supervisory or leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop team members.
• Strong understanding of Kanban and supermarket management principles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of inventory control and material flow processes.
• Solid understanding of 5S principles and lean manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate material handler team members across the shift.
• Oversee Kanban signals and ensure timely replenishment from Supermarket to line-side racks.
• Monitor weekly cycle counts and inventory accuracy across supermarket and line-side areas.
• Lead 5S audits and ensure workplace organization in material handling areas.
• Drive continuous improvement and API initiatives for material flow and handling.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed and investigate incidents as needed.
• Prepare shift reports and communicate issues to subsequent shifts and management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Kanban & supermarket management

Inventory control

5S lean manufacturing

WMS / ERP knowledge

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

ABB is seeking a skilled Internal Logistics Supervisor for a 2nd shift to lead a material handling team across the warehouse, supermarket, and production line interfaces. You will assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to SOPs while driving Kanban flow and material replenishment to production lines.

Role emphasizes 5S workplace organization, safety compliance, and continuous improvement through API initiatives.