Group Lead - Materials

Kearfott Corporation•Black Mountain, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kearfott Corporation is seeking a Group Lead, Materials to plan and organize the daily activities and workflow of employees in the Shipping, Receiving, and Stock Rooms. Under minimal supervision from the Department Manager, the role administers intercompany orders between Kearfott’s Black Mountain, North Carolina and Matamoros, Mexico locations, including purchase-order receipt, customer-order placement, ERP order alignment, kitting, and shipping. The Group Lead coordinates cross-training within the Materials team and assists the Department Manager with cross-training across other groups and departments. Working knowledge of ERP systems and controls, such as IFS or SAP, is required. The position is 100% onsite at Kearfott’s Black Mountain, NC facility. Relocation assistance is not available. Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) and tuition reimbursement, as well as a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5 years of experience in materials, inventory control, warehouse operations, or manufacturing support.
Working knowledge of ERP systems and controls, such as IFS or SAP.
Working knowledge of standard office software.
Familiarity with material handling, inventory accuracy, production support, and workplace safety practices.
Prior experience using manual and motorized pallet jacks.
Knowledge of commercial best practices for packing and shipping.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills for working in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
Understanding of MRP and its output, including prior experience managing MRP exception messages.
Solid understanding of materials management and supply chain management best practices.
Ability to drive performance, meet commitments, plan contingencies, multitask, set priorities, and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to make timely, effective decisions using financial and quantitative data.
Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate across functions and organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience leading, training, or coordinating a team is strongly preferred.
Experience in the aerospace manufacturing industry is preferred; manufacturing-environment experience is required.
Hazardous waste management and hazardous shipping experience (RCRA and IATA) is preferred, or the ability to gain it within 4 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Review production and delivery commitments with Planning, Purchasing, and the Materials team.
Plan and prioritize daily and weekly activities to meet production requirements.
Inform team members of special conditions or requirements needed to meet production commitments, including overtime or changes to the regular work schedule.
Set up work areas, assign work to employees, and monitor workflow and the progression of units to subsequent work areas.
Process material receipts for correct disposition and internal processing.
Monitor daily work for equipment or operational problems, quality issues, hazards, material shortages, and resource availability that may affect production.
Monitor system-generated requirements and process purchases for inter-site orders, including reviewing requirements for the Matamoros location and Black Mountain purchase orders, ensuring order alignment, expediting internal and external resources, releasing purchase and customer orders, and following up.
Consult with the Materials Manager about issues affecting material flow between sites and within the Black Mountain, NC location.
Develop alternate plans for unforeseen contingencies.
Coordinate cross-training within the work group and assist the Department Manager with cross-training across other groups and departments.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.