Material Handler Lead

Veolia Environnement SA•Minnetonka, MN

4d•$28 - $32

About The Position

The Material Handler Lead leads an hourly workforce under the supervision of the department manager in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role provides guidance to team members, applies area-specific knowledge to resolve a defined range of unpredictable problems, and evaluates information from multiple sources. The Lead also trains new and existing team members, participates in training audits, and supports production goals while maintaining a safe work environment and quality standards.

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, including 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

Follow Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules and housekeeping practices; participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits; and proactively communicate safety concerns.
Schedule personnel on the floor, assign work, and direct or assist employees to ensure products meet order specifications.
Support cycle counting as a point of contact or in a supporting role, using knowledge of the department and SAP system and ordering materials from the warehouse or external sources.
Perform Material Handler assignments in addition to lead duties.
Train new and existing team members using training documentation.
Review orders and implement schedules.
Complete standard work and ensure raw materials are ordered on time.
Coordinate training needs with the supervisor and lead training initiatives, including assisting with audits of current team members.
Promote 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 orders in the area.
Screen operator time-off requests according to guidelines and update the area's time-off schedule.
Provide input on operator performance as part of the annual performance review process.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.