Lead Material Flow Specialist

Redwood Materials•Reno, NV

20h

About The Position

The Material Flow Lead supports daily warehouse operations by coordinating personnel, inventory, and material movement to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate execution of operational goals. This floor-level leader provides direction to associates, supports cross-functional operations, maintains inventory integrity, and drives continuous improvement. During assigned shifts, the role is a key operational resource and point of contact, particularly when supervisory leadership is absent. The position is full-time and works 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday, with every other Wednesday. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Warehouse, logistics, inventory control, packaging, or material flow experience.
Previous leadership, lead, or supervisory experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and material handling processes.
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), inventory transactions, and inventory reconciliation.
Strong understanding of quality standards, safety procedures, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to coordinate teams and resources in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ability to train, mentor, and develop associates while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing operational needs.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and safely perform work in a warehouse environment.

Nice To Haves

PIT/Forklift certification or operating experience.
A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily workflow, staffing assignments, and operational priorities to support production and material flow objectives.
Lead and support warehouse associates while promoting safety, quality, and accountability.
Monitor inventory accuracy, investigate discrepancies, perform inventory adjustments, and support inventory control initiatives.
Serve as a primary point of contact for operational issues, shipping and transfer requests, inventory inquiries, and cross-functional coordination.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve process, inventory, and quality-related issues, escalating concerns as appropriate.
Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Train, mentor, and coach associates on safety, quality, equipment operation, and departmental processes.
Coordinate with Production, Logistics, Quality, and other departments to align operations and achieve shared goals.
Communicate operational performance, challenges, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
Maintain compliance with safety requirements, equipment inspection procedures, and warehouse operating standards.
Perform additional duties and special projects as required to support department objectives.