Team Lead Material Handler

Johnson Controls; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 3,306,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Largo, FL, is seeking a hands-on Team Leader for the 2nd shift to guide assembly operations, ensure safety, quality, and productivity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

You will oversee material handling, coordinate with the Warehouse Supervisor, and drive continuous improvements while maintaining organized inventory and PPE compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; supervisory experience is highly desired.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Collaborative team player with ability to work cross-functionally.
• Previous warehouse experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach team members to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and use ERP to track material movements.
• Ensure proper packing, labeling, and staging of parts and materials.
• Provide training and support to new employees as needed.
• Uphold 5S housekeeping and safety standards in all areas.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Warehouse experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Team Leader, 2nd Shift

Shift: 3rd Shift
Location: Largo, FL
Pay: $25.76

Johnson Controls , a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years , Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for driving results and empowering teams? Join our dynamic manufacturing environment where your leadership will directly impact safety, quality, and productivity. We're looking for a motivated Team Lead to guide our assembly operations and inspire excellence every day.

Under direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, this position is a resource to provide direction regarding processes, procedures and information within the warehouse. Accountable for the team's overall safety, quality, productivity, performance, customer service and process improvements. Works closely with other department team leads and management to ensure daily objectives are met with assigned team. This employee will maintain the materials in the warehouse in an organized fashion with part numbers on all product, pull and stage jobs as assigned per the production schedule. Inventory accuracy is the highest priority for this role except for safety which is the only activity that outweighs accuracy

What You’ll Do

• Lead and Inspire : Assign tasks, coach team members, and foster a high-performance culture.


• Drive Results : Ensure goals in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity are met or exceeded.


• Optimize Workflow : Adjust work assignments based on priorities and availability, ensuring smooth operations.


• Support Your Team : Provide tools, materials, and guidance to help your team succeed.


• Champion Safety & Quality : Conduct audits, enforce PPE use, and maintain high standards.


• Problem-Solve Proactively : Tackle challenges with urgency and ownership, escalating when needed.


• Maintain Excellence : Uphold 5S standards and ensure proper housekeeping in all work areas.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• All of the responsibilities and functions as detailed in the Material Handler I & II job descriptions.


• Have complete familiarity of all job functions in Receiving and Warehouse operations.


• Trained and certified in the use of all of the Material Handling equipment throughout the manufacturing operation including forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, stand-ups, etc.


• Able to access the ERP system and perform inventory transactions and inquiries within the system.


• Utilizing the ERP system, determine by part number, quantity of material on hand by location.


• Able to research inventory discrepancies by reviewing transaction history of material movement.


• Understands how and why the Quarantine location exists and how to use it.


• Is a steward of all safety rules, regulations and guidelines.


• Assist WH Supervisor to oversee all activities and processes related to parts packing including pre-packing, crating, staging and kitting. Ensure all parts are adequately packed and labeled.


• Assist outside departments with resolving issues or potential issues that are related to material availability and accuracy.


• Ability to train new employees.


• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas of responsibility.

REQUIREMENTS

• Requires a high school diploma/GED. Some training and/or supervisory experience highly desired.


• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. Ability to lead change in a team environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Collaborative style as well as the ability to work cross functionally.


• Previous warehouse experience is required.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) as well as Internet software and E-mail is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work in a noisy, dusty, industrial/manufacturing environment with some exposure to non-toxic irritants

Ability to work with machinery and moving parts

Ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, stand-up, etc.

Ability to work with moving vehicles, ladders\

Ability to work at heights

Ability to properly lift/carry/push/pull/manipulate/transport up to 25 lbs.

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, and frequently lift up to 40 lbs

Ability to work in a non-climate