Materials Handling - Lead

Description

Purpose, Scope, Organization

The Materials Handling - Lead will be responsible for material control, inventory accuracy, and support of production requirements. The Materials Handling - Lead will be working in both a warehouse setting and manufacturing environment and will be required to use computer equipment and software such as material resource planning software and Microsoft office.  Additionally, the Materials handling - Lead will be responsible for the overall operation of the shipping, receiving, and inventory control departments. This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities 

The Materials Handling - Lead responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Use an MRP system (ex. NetSuite, Syteline) to receive and issue material and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Ability to use Microsoft office applications.
• Perform daily cycle counts and investigate inventory inaccuracies.
• Generate pick lists for production work orders; pick and issue material to production work orders; and deliver orders and material to work centers.
• Close production workorders and redistribute material to jobs or stock locations.
• Maintain inventory on production floor, using two-bin systems and other inventory control methods.
• Create labels for material, issuance to work orders, and bin/location maintenance on the production floor.
• Re-assign material locations and move material as material size and quantity dictate.
• Ability to pick, pack, and ship both domestic and international shipments expeditiously and accurately.
• Ability to receive incoming material and properly store material in correct locations with efficiency and minimal errors.
• Must be able to crate both large and small tool systems, requiring use of various tools and ladders.
• Ability to use a forklift in a warehouse setting.
• Required to handle escalations related to inventory control.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve inventory errors, incorrect receipts, shipment errors, etc. 
• Must be able to implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce material handling time, and lower overall cost of operation.
• Coach subordinates in all aspects of job performance ensuring continual growth and positive professional development; conduct one-on-one sessions as required.
• Any other duties assigned by supervision.

Requirements

Job Requirements

This position requires in-depth knowledge of all areas of responsibility. Applicants must be organized, articulate, forthright, work well under pressure and have a positive communications style. The jobholder will be required to ensure quality workmanship and promote professional behavior.

Education / Technical: A High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience: 7+ years in a warehousing, inventory control, or shipping environment 

Travel: Limited