The Supervisor/Team Lead for Material Handling is responsible for overseeing the movement, storage, and control of materials within a facility. This role ensures that raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods are handled safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
The Work
- Lead daily warehouse and material handling operations, including receiving, storage, shipping, and inventory control
- Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, forklift practices, and hazardous material handling standards
- Coordinate the flow of materials to support production schedules and on-time customer deliveries
- Train, coach, and support team members while reinforcing safety and operational procedures
- Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, accurate recordkeeping, and inventory control practices
- Support supply chain activities, including material planning, kitting, and ensuring materials are available to meet production needs
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that strengthen material flow, inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and team performance
Who We're Looking For
- Experience with warehouse operations, material handling, inventory control, or a related manufacturing environment
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and OSHA compliance
- Experience with cycle counting, lean manufacturing principles, and production or assembly operations
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to coordinate effectively across departments and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Proactive, improvement-minded approach with the ability to identify problems and implement practical solutions
- Ability to lead, coach, and work collaboratively with team members