Lead Material Handler

Airbus•Grapevine, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Lead Material Handler to join its Warehouse team in Grapevine, Texas. The role performs warehouse activities and guides and assists Material Handlers so the department meets its operational objectives. It coordinates receiving, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping workflows while supporting internal and external partners, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring compliance with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) regulations. The position combines hands-on material handling with operational oversight, team coordination, cross-functional collaboration, and staff training. The Lead Material Handler monitors progress and delivery schedules, responds to workflow bottlenecks and schedule risks, supports target turnaround times and a 95% On-Time Delivery rate, and advises distribution management on workload and staffing capacity. The role is 100% onsite and requires 0–5% domestic and international travel. Applicants must qualify as a US Person under the ITAR definition.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least eight years of experience in logistics, distribution, inventory control, or a related function.
Two years of experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Must be a US Person under the ITAR definition (U.S. citizen, green card holder, or a person covered under the company's existing ITAR license).
Able to perform the listed physical activities, including carrying and lifting items up to 30 lb/14 kg, standing, walking, and squatting or kneeling as needed.
Able to travel independently and at short notice.
Must use required personal protective equipment, which may include safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators or masks, and protective gloves. Steel-toed shoes and appropriate hearing or eye protection are required for applicable shop-floor visits.

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

Continuously oversee and evaluate section progress, making operational adjustments as needed.
Perform hands-on receiving, stocking, picking, and packing activities.
Provide technical support and problem-solving assistance to Material Handlers.
Inspect equipment and supply levels regularly 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 driving section performance toward target turnaround times and a 95% On-Time Delivery rate.
Promptly 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.
Incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
Retirement savings plan.
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.
Opportunities for certifications, career-path development, accelerated development programmes, and national and international mobility.
Relocation assistance for qualified positions.