Material & Line Handling Specialist - 2nd shift
About The Position
This role focuses on daily execution, skill development, and continuous improvement within the Materials Zone. The specialist will ensure a safe and clean working environment, train associates on proper procedures, manage inventory, maintain equipment, and support leadership in various tasks including audits and material transactions. A key aspect of the role is developing and documenting individual skills, coaching associates, and training new hires on onboarding processes and standards. The specialist will also be involved in identifying and solving problems using PDCA logic and adhering to 5s standards.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 12 months of relevant experience, ideally in material handling
Responsibilities
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Train associates in proper preparation of work and to pick components following the Materials Zone standardized work and procedures
- Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
- Keep equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
- Tailor training for associates based on understanding of basic adult learning principles
- Maintain Zone Matrices for accuracy and ISO compliance to LSW (Leader Standard Work)
- Provide support and perform Group Leader functions when necessary to foster productive networks across the zone
- Assist the leadership group in location audits and material transactions
- Assist leadership and team in all daily execution tasks, not limited to picking, locating, and handling all materials
- Work with group leader to document individual skills via Skills Matrix process
- Develop targeted skills within the Materials Zone Skills Matrix
- Assist in demonstrating skills to new associates
- Coach associates on material shortages process & assist in the calibration of quality standards to customer expectations
- Assist in the development of others
- Train all new associates on J.W. Speaker Onboarding Process, new standards and equipment
- Surface problems utilizing the problem consciousness board, group metrics and performance
- Utilize PDCA (Plan Do Check Adjust) logic to provide effective solutions to problems
- Follow 5s standards everywhere
- Explain the importance of group metrics and performance
- Identify and drive improvements to certification processes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
