Group Lead- Materials- 2nd Shift

Oshkosh Corporation•Greer, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Lead- Materials serves as the primary point of contact between operators and management, helping maintain workflow, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The position is based at the Benore facility in Greer, South Carolina, and is associated with the second shift. The role leads and coordinates material support team members to meet daily and weekly material KPIs. It assigns and monitors work, supports line and trailer dock operations, trains employees, maintains records, and ensures compliance with standard operating procedures, safety rules, housekeeping, and 5S standards. The Group Lead also completes an end-of-shift audit to support the next shift’s start-up.

Requirements

At least five years of applicable experience.
Six months to one year of Materials Group experience.
Solid computer, math, and reading skills.
Ability to lead projects and project teams.
Ability to multitask and adapt to changing environments and processes.
Written and verbal communication with leadership and fellow team members at a level above standard.
Ability to build team morale and promote a people-first culture.
Innovative and creative thinking.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Technology proficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate a team of material support employees to meet daily and weekly material KPIs.
Ensure team members follow standard operating procedures and safety rules.
Assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide real-time feedback to maintain productivity and quality.
Train and mentor new employees on equipment operation, processes, and safety practices.
Maintain accurate records of material data, downtime, and material usage.
Identify and suggest process or workflow enhancements to support continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively about material activities.
Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards in the work area.
Perform inbound and outbound trailer dock management.
Manage line-area support for the assigned district.
Complete the end-of-shift audit for the next shift’s start-up.