Material Management Lead

Laitram•New Orleans, LA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Laitram Machine Shop is seeking a Material Management Lead for its Material Management department in New Orleans, Louisiana. The role provides day-to-day leadership and support for material management operations, coordinating priorities, resources, equipment, workflow, and personnel to meet customer expectations for delivery, quality, and value. The Lead supports employee training and development, offers solutions to changing priorities, and collaborates on future planning and projects. The role also supports implementation of the Laitram Business Philosophy and Continuous Improvement Program throughout the department.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in warehousing, picking, or inventory management.
At least 1 year of experience in a leadership position, with a desire to lead, develop, and mentor others.
At least 1 year of experience operating lift equipment, including forklifts.
Experience handling, prioritizing, and delegating multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude, strong sense of urgency, close attention to detail, and effective verbal and written communication with employees, supervisors, and other departments.
Stable work history and willingness to cross-train in other work centers as needed.
Ability to work safely for extended periods, mostly standing and well beyond an 8-hour workday, and to work overtime, flexible schedules, holidays, and weekends as required.
Ability to perform the essential job requirements identified in the Functional Job Description, including lifting 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in warehousing, picking, or inventory management.
Previous leadership experience in a warehouse, picking, shipping, or manufacturing/assembly environment.
Experience coordinating material flow to production schedules and communicating order status, priorities, shortages, and delays with other departments.
Working knowledge of overhead crane operation.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Oracle.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the department, resolve routine questions and issues, and escalate matters requiring others' involvement in a timely manner.
Assist with initial and ongoing operational, safety, and equipment training, and help cross-train employees to maintain department coverage.
Receive and count stock items, accurately record data, and participate in daily cycle counting.
Conduct routine shop order audits to identify schedule changes and determine when material will be consumed.
Review production and shipping schedules to identify priorities and orders approaching required ship dates.
Communicate with Production Control about order status, material availability, and potential delays.
Coordinate with Intralox crate builders to ensure crates are available for shaft orders.
Manage material workflow from receipt through storage, in-process use, return to inventory, and movement to Shipping, including shop supplies.
Manage internal requisitions and required materials, and communicate status updates.
Assist and support the Receiving, Shipping, and Materials Management teams, including working in areas that are short-staffed or over capacity.
Follow department attendance, safety, and operating policies; perform housekeeping duties; demonstrate teamwork and self-management; and work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible schedules as needed.