Material Handler Team Lead (Dandori TL)

Reyes Automotive Group•San Antonio, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dandori Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Dandori (Material Handling) team. This position ensures that all material movement tasks—such as supplying presses with empty totes and racks, and transporting finished goods—are performed accurately, safely, and in a timely manner. The Team Lead will support, train, and guide Dandori team members, coordinate shift activities, and serve as the primary point of contact for communication with other departments. The Lead is also responsible for promoting 5S practices and ensuring adherence to standard work instructions (SWI), while identifying and resolving material flow issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 1 year of material handling or warehouse experience
Minimum 6 months in a leadership or lead support role preferred
Minimum 2 years of forklift experience preferred
Forklift Driver certification preferred
Forklift Training Certification by Reyes is required within 60 days
Proficient in scanning and inventory systems (e.g., Zebra handheld)
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and system data entry preferred
Basic math skills
Good problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
Ability to recognize inefficiencies and recommend improvements
Strong written and verbal communication in English
Bilingual English-Spanish preferred
Ability to provide clear instructions and feedback
Demonstrated leadership and decision-making abilities
High attention to detail and accountability
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong sense of urgency and initiative
90% of the time spent on the production floor; walking, standing, and moving material. 10% of the time spent on desk-related work, working on updating and sharing the necessary documentation.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs alone and 50 lbs with assistance
Repetitive motion, bending, squatting, pushing/pulling carts
Exposure to climate-controlled and non-controlled environments (e.g., hot/cold/humid)
Be outside of their 90-day probationary period and have 6 months in their current role
Have no active Step 2 or higher on file (attendance or otherwise)
Be willing to work alternate shifts to cover responsibilities and cross train in related departments based on the needs of the business.
Be willing to meet the physical requirements above and work overtime as needed, sometimes with minimum notice.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 6 months in a leadership or lead support role preferred
Minimum 2 years of forklift experience preferred
Forklift Driver certification preferred
Bilingual English-Spanish preferred
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and system data entry preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate all Dandori activities for assigned shift.
Monitor and adjust manpower as needed to ensure timely material handling and delivery.
Provide on-the-job training and support to new and existing team members.
Ensure the team always adheres to safety guidelines and SWIS.
Verify accuracy of Kanban scanning and finished goods placement.
Act as a liaison between Dandori team and shift supervisors, warehouse, and production.
Audit 5S in all Dandori-related areas and coach TMs on maintaining organization.
Identify and escalate issues that affect material flow or inventory accuracy.
Monitor equipment condition and report any malfunction or safety concern.
Participate in meetings and improvement activities to support production goals.
Perform material handling duties as needed to support the team.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Production Control management.