Team Leader-Material Operations

Viwinc; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Viwinc in Morgantown, PA is seeking a Materials Supervisor to lead the Materials team, ensure smooth material flow, and uphold 5S and safety standards on the shop floor.

You will manage daily activities of Material Handlers, coordinate with quality and production, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement through standard work and training.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, training, and coaching abilities.
• Experience with Standard Work, 5S, and process auditing.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Capability to lift and handle objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable and skilled in the use of software applications and scanning systems.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Willingness to learn and cross-train in multiple roles to support business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, serving as a positive role model for employees.
• Ensure the Materials environment aligns with Viwinco’s Core Tenets and Production System.
• Manage escalation processes for issues related to safety, quality, maintenance, and human resources.
• Utilize effective managerial and interpersonal skills, including communication, time management, and problem‑solving.
• Monitor safety practices and ensure compliance with PPE requirements.
• Conduct process audits, including safety, standard work, start‑of‑shift, and end‑of‑shift checks.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and enforce adherence to 5S principles in Materials areas.
• Ensure all areas remain organized and clean to support a productive working environment.
• Coordinate and deliver training for new employees and cross‑training for existing employees.
• Participate in the creation and implementation of Standard Work.
• Oversee daily responsibilities of the assigned Material Handlers.
• Adjust staffing daily to account for absenteeism.
• Serve as a liaison between Materials employees, quality teams, and production staff.
• Navigate Materials applications and take appropriate action to maintain material flow.
• Collect data and contribute to report‑outs on performance metrics.
• Conduct inventory procedures and WIP (Work in Progress) counts at month‑end.
• Provide clear shift handover communication between first and second shifts.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by management.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

5S & Standard Work

Process Audits

Cross-functional coordination

Multi-tasking

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Cross-training

Tools

Software applications

Scanning systems

Job description

Headquarters
851 Hemlock Rd
Morgantown, PA 19543, USA

Headquarters
851 Hemlock Rd
Morgantown, PA 19543, USA

• Lead by example, serving as a positive role model for employees.
• Ensure the Materials environment aligns with Viwinco’s Core Tenets and Production System.
• Manage escalation processes for issues related to safety, quality, maintenance, and human resources.
• Utilize effective managerial and interpersonal skills, including communication, time management, and problem‑solving.
• Monitor safety practices and ensure compliance with PPE requirements.
• Conduct process audits, including safety, standard work, start‑of‑shift, and end‑of‑shift checks.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and enforce adherence to 5S principles in Materials areas.
• Ensure all areas remain organized and clean to support a productive working environment.
• Coordinate and deliver training for new employees and cross‑training for existing employees.
• Participate in the creation and implementation of Standard Work.
• Oversee daily responsibilities of the assigned Material Handlers.
• Adjust staffing daily to account for absenteeism.
• Serve as a liaison between Materials employees, quality teams, and production staff.
• Navigate Materials applications and take appropriate action to maintain material flow.
• Collect data and contribute to report‑outs on performance metrics.
• Conduct inventory procedures and WIP (Work in Progress) counts at month‑end.
• Provide clear shift handover communication between first and second shifts.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by management.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong leadership, training, and coaching abilities.
• Experience with Standard Work, 5S, and process auditing.
• Ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Capability to lift and handle objects weighting up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable and skilled in the use of software applications and scanning systems.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Willingness to learn and cross‑train in multiple roles to support business needs.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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