Lead Material Handler

Airbus•Grapevine, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is hiring a Lead Material Handler for its Warehouse team in Grapevine, Texas. The role performs warehouse activities and guides and assists Material Handlers to help the department achieve operational objectives. It coordinates receiving, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping workflows while supporting internal and external partners, maintaining safety standards, and complying with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) regulations. The Lead Material Handler monitors section progress, makes operational adjustments, performs hands-on material handling, supports colleagues with technical problem-solving, checks equipment and supplies, and monitors transit staging locations. The position collaborates with customer support, purchasing, import and export teams, and other internal departments; coordinates staffing and cross-training; and helps manage delivery schedules and section performance. It trains personnel, maintains the section training matrix, reports operational updates, escalates delivery risks, and advises distribution management about workload and staffing capacity. The role requires full-time onsite work and may involve domestic and international travel of 0–5%.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least eight years of experience in logistics, distribution, inventory control, or a related function.
At least two years of experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP).
Must be a U.S. Person under the ITAR definition: a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or person covered under the company's existing ITAR license.
Able to work 100% onsite in Grapevine, Texas.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including carrying and lifting up to 30 pounds, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, sitting for extended periods, and squatting or kneeling to retrieve or replace items.
Use required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes and, as required by the site or customer site, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators or masks, and protective gloves.
Current work authorization is required; the company generally does not sponsor visas for U.S. positions unless specified.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Some trade school.
SAP experience, preferably in Sales & Distribution (SD), Customer Service (CS), or Procurement.
Familiarity with Foreign-Trade Zone regulations.
Training or certification in the transportation of dangerous goods (HAZMAT).

Responsibilities

Oversee and evaluate section progress, making operational adjustments as needed.
Perform receiving, stocking, picking, and packing activities.
Provide technical support and problem-solving assistance to Material Handlers.
Inspect equipment and supply levels to maintain operational readiness.
Track transit staging locations and promptly address operational bottlenecks.
Collaborate with Customer Support Representatives and purchasing staff as needed.
Partner with Import and Export teams to maintain Foreign Trade Zone compliance.
Coordinate with internal departments to align staffing for key operational tasks.
Cross-train team members to ensure continuous operational coverage.
Maintain adherence to safety protocols and compliance standards across functions.
Manage delivery target schedules by evaluating staffing availability, materials, and supervisor input.
Assist leadership in achieving target turnaround times and a 95% On-Time Delivery rate.
Escalate potential schedule risks affecting order delivery dates.
Train assigned personnel on standardized work techniques and maintain an up-to-date section training matrix.
Advise distribution management on workload and staffing capacity needs.
Comply with company policies and FAA, FTZ, and OSHA safety and environmental regulations.
Participate in recurring section meetings to report operational updates and challenges.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
Retirement savings plan and ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
Paid parental leave program.
Medical insurance, including traditional and high-deductible health plans.
Prescription coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Upskilling and development opportunities through Leadership University, including access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses, certifications, career-path development, accelerated development programmes, and national and international mobility.
Relocation assistance for qualified positions.