Material Handler Lead

Water Technologies•Minnetonka, MN

11d

About The Position

The Material Handler Lead leads an hourly workforce under the supervision of the department manager and provides guidance to team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role applies area-specific knowledge to solve a defined range of unpredictable problems, evaluates information from multiple sources, and transfers knowledge to new and current employees through training. Leads are area leaders who help meet production goals and outputs while maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring quality standards are followed. In addition to lead duties, the role performs Material Handler assignments. The lead schedules personnel and assigns work, supports material ordering and cycle counting, coordinates and audits training, monitors orders and schedules, facilitates daily department meetings, and addresses operational or personnel issues with the supervisor. The role may require arriving four hours early or staying four hours late to keep production lines running.

Requirements

Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at heights in a Swing-Reach truck and other types of forklifts.
Demonstrated process knowledge and understanding of area-specific equipment and operations.
Effective communication skills.
Most recent performance rating of Meets Expectations or above.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work overtime.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of directly related on-the-job experience.
Experience using written documentation for training purposes.
Proficiency in Google Suite Applications, Gensuite, Maximo, and SAP.
High level of operational understanding of work practices and technology.

Responsibilities

Observe Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules and housekeeping practices; participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits.
Proactively communicate and address safety concerns.
Schedule personnel on the floor, assign work, and direct and assist employees so products meet order specifications.
Act as a point of contact or supporting resource for cycle counting, with knowledge of the department, SAP, and ordering materials from the warehouse and external sources.
Perform Material Handler assignments in addition to regular lead duties.
Train new and existing team members according to training documentation.
Review orders and implement schedules.
Complete standard work and ensure raw materials are ordered on time.
Coordinate training needs with the supervisor, lead training initiatives, and assist with audits of current team members.
Maintain a positive attitude, build teamwork, and engage team members in achieving goals.
Review and update documentation.
Immediately communicate and escalate equipment or personnel issues to the supervisor.
Facilitate daily department meetings, drive actions to closure, understand reasons for gaps, and identify ways to prevent recurrence.
Coordinate and follow up on critical (hot) orders in the area.
Screen operator time-off requests according to guidelines and update the area time-off schedule.
Provide input on operator performance as part of the annual performance review process.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Work up to four hours early or stay up to four hours late when required to ensure production lines remain running.