Warehouse Team Lead: Material Handling & Lean Ops

Magna International Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International Inc. is seeking a Team Leader Material Handling in Mesa, AZ, to lead daily warehouse operations and support production material flow.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork, with a focus on inventory control and efficient material handling processes. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with preference for an associate degree in supply chain or logistics, plus experience in warehouse or related operations.

Qualifications

• High 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 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.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Logistics

Inventory operations

SAP/WMS experience

Forklift operation

Lifting heavy objects

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Magna International Inc. is seeking a Team Leader Material Handling in Mesa, AZ, to lead daily warehouse operations and support production material flow.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork, with a focus on inventory control and efficient material handling processes. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with preference for an associate degree in supply chain or logistics, plus experience in warehouse or related operations.