Team Leader - Material Handling 2nd Shift

Regal Rexnord Corp; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Corp in Indiana seeks a Team Leader for the Material Handler group on 2nd shift (2:30pm-11pm). You will drive production performance, safety culture, and Lean improvements while coaching a team of associates to meet daily goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities, supporting on-time delivery, and maintaining a safe, organized workplace. Experience in manufacturing and leadership is required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Leadership and manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing methods (TPS, 6 Sigma) beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead production performance and coordinate material team activities.
• Improve safety and housekeeping; promote safe work practices.
• Lead Lean initiatives and cross‑functional communication across shifts.
• Operate and certify use of industrial trucks, hoists, tuggers, and pallet jacks.
• Assist in loading/unloading materials and preparing skids for shipment.

Skills

Sense of urgency

Results oriented

Technical excellence

Develop organizational leaders

Strong communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Industrial truck certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Leadership and manufacturing experience

Lean manufacturing / TPS / 6 Sigma knowledge

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

None

Job description

SUMMARY

Warner Electric is looking for our next Team Leader to lead our Material Handler group for our 2nd shift (2:30pm-11pm) operations. Our Team Leaders have a direct impact on our safety, culture, workplace organization, internal and external quality, on-time delivery, productivity and inventory.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be team oriented; operate industrial trucks (sit and stand), hoists, tuggers and pallet jacks; develop, implement, and maintain improvement initiatives and must have the ability and willingness to train others.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all activities relating to production performance. Coordinate activities of material associates and guide our people in their development
• Continually improve safety record with a proactive approach to physical safety issues and employee safety behavior. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas
• Collaborate, develop, implement, and maintain improvement initiatives and Lean manufacturing processes. Lead communication between members of the team, shifts and production cells
• Operate industrial trucks (sit and stand), hoists, tuggers and pallet jacks to assist in loading or moving materials and products
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand. Lifts heavy objects by hand or using power hoist, cleans work area, prepares all skids for shipment, stocks production cells and keeps supplies on the production floor orderly

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Sense of urgency: have a bias for action
• Results Oriented: takes ownership and has a drive to achieve goals in the short and long term
• Technical Excellence: have the job-related expertise and motivation to use and expand one's technical knowledge
• Develop Organizational Leaders: a genuine commitment to foster long-term growth and development of associates, with the particular attention to how their talent can best be utilized to meet current and future business needs
• Strong Communication: Capable of transferring verbal, written, electronic and printed communications across various mediums to effectively deliver messages to appropriate recipient
• Teamwork and collaboration: develop high-quality working relationships in order to influence, gain support, and achieve results
• Will be required to obtain and maintain industrial truck (sit and stand), hoists, tuggers and pallet jack certification.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CREDENTIALS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous leadership and manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, TPS, 6 Sigma, or similar improvement methods
• Post-secondary education preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, carry, grasp, bend, walk, sit, lift, and use hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Carrying - Frequent up to 50# distance up to 10 feet
• Lifting - 0" to 33" - Frequent up to 50#
• Lifting - 34" - 54" - Frequent up to 40# placement of raw materials
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasional up to 80# up to 250 feet

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email [e-mail].