Material Lead

LayerZero Power Systems•Streetsboro, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITION LOCATED IN STREETSBORO OHIO About Us: LayerZero Power Systems Inc. is a globally recognized leader in providing state-of-the-art power distribution solutions for critical industries. With a strong focus on reliability, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we deliver advanced power systems products that ensure uninterrupted and dependable power supply in mission-critical environments. Our customer base is comprised of companies in the data center (our main focus), financial, computer service provision, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors LayerZero Power Systems is on a trajectory of sustained growth, with a loyal customer base of existing Fortune 100 customers and an expanding portfolio of new customers. Position Description: Materials Lead The Materials Lead is a hands-on, working lead responsible for coordinating and executing daily material flow activities across the manufacturing and warehouse environment. This role ensures that materials are available, replenished, and controlled to support production needs throughout the facility. The Materials Lead operates across functional and physical boundaries, prioritizing work, resolving material issues in real time, and reinforcing foundational materials processes. This role works closely with the Materials Supervisor and serves as a key on-the-floor resource for both materials and production teams.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in materials, inventory, or warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment
Experience supporting material flow across multiple production or warehouse areas
Hands-on experience with cycle counting and inventory accuracy
Comfortable using Excel or Google Sheets for tracking and basic analysis
Ability to operate material handling equipment as required
Experience in high-mix or engineered-to-order manufacturing
Exposure to Kanban, water spider, or similar pull-based material systems
Prior experience serving as a working lead, coordinator, or go-to resource on a team

Responsibilities

Plant-Wide Material Flow Execution Coordinate and support daily material movement across manufacturing and warehouse spaces
Monitor material availability and proactively address shortages or constraints
Respond to urgent material needs and reprioritize work as required
Serve as the first point of escalation for material flow issues during the shift Inventory Control & Cycle Counting
Execute and support cycle counting activities across the facility
Investigate inventory discrepancies and support root cause identification
Maintain accurate inventory records using current systems (Google Sheets initially, ERP in the future)
Foundational Process Execution Execute and reinforce cycle counting, Kanban, water spider, and material replenishment processes
Reinforce standard work, visual controls, and material handling best practices
Working Lead Responsibilities Assign and adjust daily priorities for material handlers based on production needs
Provide on-the-floor guidance, coaching, and problem-solving support
Observe material flow and identify opportunities for improvement
Escalate recurring issues or resource constraints to the Materials Supervisor Communication & Coordination
Communicate material status, risks, and priorities with production, planning, and purchasing teams
Provide clear updates and context to the Materials Supervisor
Support cross-functional problem-solving related to material flow Safety, Organization & Discipline
Ensure safe material handling practices are followed
Maintain organized, clearly labeled material locations throughout the facility
Support 5S and visual management standards