Team Leader-Material Operations

Viwinco Windows; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Viwinco Windows is seeking a hands-on Materials Supervisor to lead by example in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Morgantown, PA. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient material flow, with responsibility for training and cross-training team members.

The candidate should bring bilingual English/Spanish communication, strong leadership, and experience with 5S, Standard Work, and audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Proven leadership, training, and coaching abilities.
• Experience with Standard Work, 5S, and process auditing.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Capability to lift and handle objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable with software applications and scanning systems.
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to cross-train.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and serve as a positive role model.
• Ensure the Materials environment aligns with Viwinco’s Core Tenets and Production System.
• Manage escalation processes for safety, quality, maintenance, and HR.
• Utilize managerial and interpersonal skills including communication and time management.
• Monitor safety practices and PPE compliance.
• Conduct process audits (safety, standard work, start/end shifts).
• Maintain 5S housekeeping in Materials areas and keep areas organized.
• Coordinate and deliver training for new and existing employees.
• Participate in Standard Work creation and implementation.
• Oversee daily responsibilities of Material Handlers; adjust staffing as needed.
• Liaise between Materials, quality, and production teams.
• Navigate Materials software to maintain material flow.
• Collect data and contribute to performance reports.
• Conduct month-end inventory and WIP counts.
• Provide clear shift handover between first and second shifts.
• Perform other duties as needed by management.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Leadership

Training & coaching

5S & audits

Cross-functional coordination

Stand 8 hours

Lift 50 lbs

Scanning systems

Teamwork

Cross-train willingness

Job description

• 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.

Description

Primary 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.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• 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.