Team Leader Material Handling

Magna-International-6df39721; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Steyr in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to manage day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring safe and accurate material movement to support production. You will drive inventory accuracy, coordinate replenishment, and mentor warehouse staff.

The role requires leadership, forklift proficiency, and experience with SAP/WMS; flexibility for overtime and weekend work is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• Experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or inventory operations.
• Basic computer skills; SAP or Warehouse Management System experience preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedules, including overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily warehouse operations for efficient material flow.
• Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse associates.
• Manage inventory accuracy through receiving, storage, cycle counts, and FIFO.
• Coordinate material replenishment to support production.
• Maintain safety and 5S standards and OSHA compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team leadership

SAP/WMS

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree (Supply Chain)

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.What we offer:At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.Group Summary:As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna’s Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.Job Responsibilities:Summary Of Responsibility:The Warehouse Team Leader provides day-to-day leadership and coordination of warehouse operations while actively working alongside team members to ensure the safe, accurate, and timely movement of materials throughout the facility. This role is responsible for supporting inventory accuracy, production material flow, shipping and receiving, and employee development while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.Team Lead – Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support daily warehouse operations by coordinating workloads, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring efficient material flow to support production requirements.Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse associates by providing direction, training, performance feedback, and fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and engagement.Manage inventory accuracy and control through proper receiving, storage, picking, staging, cycle counting, FIFO compliance, and timely transaction processing within SAP/WMS systems.Ensure uninterrupted production support by coordinating material replenishment, responding to shortages and urgent requests, and maintaining accurate inventory availability.Promote a safe and organized work environment by enforcing OSHA and company safety standards, supporting 5S initiatives, conducting safety observations, and ensuring proper equipment use.Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement by identifying inventory discrepancies, supporting root-cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining warehouse efficiency and accuracy.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business preferred.Experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or inventory operations.Basic computer skills; SAP or Warehouse Management System experience preferred.Ability to operate forklifts and warehouse equipment.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work flexible schedules, including overtime and weekends as needed.Site BenefitsDetailed information on our benefits package will be provided as part of the recruitment processAnd now: It's your turn!We are looking forward to receiving your online application! Please include a copy of your resume.Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.AI-Assisted Screening DisclosureAs part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.Worker Type:Regular / PermanentGroup:Magna Steyr