Job Opportunities Lead Material Handler

Schindler Elevator • Morristown, NJ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Lead Material Handler who will monitor and develop employee performance to achieve departmental and company operational goals. The Lead is responsible for inventory management through a cycle counting program, overseeing shipping and receiving, and managing all stock movement activities. The position emphasizes safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, and production efficiency, while also fostering employee engagement and leadership within a team environment. The company, Schindler, focuses on enhancing the quality of urban life through its elevators, escalators, and moving walks, and seeks individuals who contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable.

Requirements

• High school graduate
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Able to lift to 50 lbs
• Previous Forklift/Box Truck Experience
• SAP/MRP/ERP Knowledge
• Inventory Management Experience (Cycle Counting & Correcting Inventory)
• Working knowledge of Excel

Nice To Haves

• Will be required to drive company truck between Holland & Maumee facilities based on business demand
• Operator certification within 60 days
• Internal Candidates shall be rated a level 4 in the majority of competency categories

Responsibilities

• Monitor and develop employee performance to achieve and exceed departmental and company operations’ performance and goals.
• Manage inventory through the use of the Cycle Counting Program.
• Oversee shipping and receiving operations.
• Oversee all stock movement activities.
• Lead tasks and actively participate in all company rules and safety practices.
• Check teams’ quality of work and verify conformance to standards.
• Complete and maintain all necessary records and reports associated with receiving, stores, issuing and shipment as required.
• Indicate short or damaged goods and obtain driver’s signature where required.
• Facilitate and support teamwork in completing all tasks relating to total customer satisfaction.
• Provide guidance, counseling, and development in carrying out teams assignments.
• Prepare meeting agendas and facilitate team meetings according to the team’s agreed upon guidelines.
• Support the resolution of internal and external customer problems and requests; escalate when appropriate.
• Assist, support, and make appropriate recommendations in departments efforts to achieve and maintain adequate requirements and staffing levels.
• Coordinate teams training activities to ensure adherence to procedures and protocol.
• Act as a job-related information resource for associates and internal customers.
• Monitor efficiency of department support tools and technical equipment; escalate when appropriate.
• Manage team conflicts so that problems and complaints are resolved constructively, reporting employee issues to Manager for action.
• Delegate team tasks as needed.
• Facilitate ongoing self-evaluation of the team’s effectiveness.
• Maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean, safe, orderly manner.
• Observe all safety and hygiene rules and regulations.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Assist with performance appraisals.
• Oversee material transfer between primary and offsite storage locations.
• Schedule and approve employee work hours.
• Serve as a backup for peer team leads if absent.
• Lead small teams for standard and nonstandard work.
• Guide and assist team members.
• Provide suggestions and ideas toward continuous improvement.
• Train, mentor, and guide team.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED