Team Lead - Materials

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Global Air Power US is seeking a Materials Team Lead to lead front-line production activities and to manage resources and priorities with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will coordinate with supervision, develop best practices, train staff, supervise material handling equipment, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining inventory accuracy and accountability.

This role requires strong communication, problem solving, and the ability to work across shifts in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Ability to work as a team member and lead a team requiring minimal supervision.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to determine root causes of problems and prevent reoccurrences.
• Willingness to cross-train and train others.

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisor in day-to-day resource allocation to meet production targets.
• Identify, develop, and implement safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost reduction practices.
• Ensure the team has all necessary parts, tools, and instructions.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Promote inclusion and teamwork for a high performing team.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Cross-training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or other post high school training

Supply Chain Management certification (CLA/CLT)

Job description

Job Description:

Summary of the position:

The Materials Team Lead is a highly visible front-line role on the Team, which will require leadership skills and relationship management responsibilities.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist Supervisor in, and lead in Supervisor’s absence, the day‑to‑day allocation of resources to achieve production targets.
• Identify, develop, and implement best practices in safety, quality, on‑time delivery, and cost reduction.
• Understand and communicate work priorities based on customer needs and resource availability.
• Ensure the team has all necessary parts, tools, information, and instructions in their area.
• Report all barriers to production with a sense of urgency.
• Use problem‑solving skills and root cause analysis to resolve and/or mitigate operational issues.
• Assist in training employees on the weekly safety topics and ensure compliance to all safety policies.
• Read, interpret, and follow basic engineering drawings, P&I, assembly drawings, WD drawings, specifications, work instructions, bills of materials, and other written instructions.
• Have the aptitude to learn, perform, and then ultimately train others to perform all production tasks in their assigned area.
• Understand quality specifications and inspection criteria in the work areas and train others to the same.
• Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Ensure use of proper material handling practices and maintain inventory control through accurate transactions.
• Promote a culture of inclusion and teamwork to ensure a high performing team.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's degree or other post high school training (2 years duration) preferred
• Supply Chain Management certification, such as CLA and CLT, a plus

Professional experience:

• Ability to work as a team member and lead a team requiring minimal supervision.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to determine root causes of problems and prevent reoccurrences.
• Willingness to cross‑train and train others.

Key behaviors:

• Lifting up to 35 lbs, lifting over 35 lbs. requires a lifting device, crane, or assistance from another associate
• Standing and walking minimum of 8 hours, must be able to bend/stoop, squat/crouch, kneel and twist
• Must understand and comply with the Safety Standards of Hitachi Global Air Power
• Ability to work flexible shifts and overtime
• Assertive, Passionate, Critical Thinking, Process Driven, Good Communication Skills, Team Oriented

Direct reports:

• N/A

The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power US Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety rules and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.

Hitachi Global Air Power US is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.