Lean Material Flow Specialist

TEDIA COMPANY LLC•Fairfield, OH

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lean Material Flow Specialist is directly responsible and accountable for the tactical and real-time execution of Lean material flow within a chemical processing environment. This includes inventory kitting, staging, replenishing, returning, and direct digital/material accountability from warehouse through line-side, changeover, and end-of-run. The Specialist acts as the subject matter expert on inventory accuracy, material readiness, and buffer management, enabling higher operator value-add time and improved reliability – all in compliance with PSM, OSHA, HazCom and facility protocols.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; technical/chemical-related certification preferred.
1–2 years in chemical manufacturing, material handling, or production support; hazardous materials experience a plus.
Knowledge of Lean principles (JIT, Kanban, waste reduction) and regulated process industries.
Strong time management, reliability, and ability to follow precise routes/schedules.
Physical ability to walk extensively, handle carts/tuggers/dollies, and lift up to 50 lbs while wearing PPE (respirators, suits, etc.).
Safety-focused mindset with attention to detail, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Good communication/teamwork; basic ERP/scanner skills.

Nice To Haves

technical/chemical-related certification
hazardous materials experience

Responsibilities

Review production schedules, batch records, and inventory data to prepare kitting and staging requirements for raw materials, packaging, and consumables.
Pick, kit, label, stage, and issue materials to production lines to ensure accurate, timely availability.
Replenish line-side, staging, and buffer inventory based on production demand and changing priorities.
Reconcile physical and system inventory in SAP/ERP; investigate, escalate, and help resolve discrepancies affecting production readiness.
Support changeovers and machine setup by aligning staged materials to production needs to reduce downtime.
Manage returns, scrap, empties, and by-products to maintain organized work areas, material traceability, and compliance.
Collaborate with Material Handlers and Warehouse Manager to coordinate material movement between warehouses, secondary storage, and production areas to maintain continuous flow.
Monitor shortages, stockouts, and bottlenecks; communicate proactively with production, warehouse, and shift leadership.
Maintain accurate material transactions, labeling, and documentation to support inventory control and regulatory standards.
Assist with cross-shift, weekend, and contingency coverage plans, while supporting 5S and continuous improvement in staging and material flow processes.