Materials Team Lead

PDW • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Materials Team Lead oversees and coordinates material movement between the warehouse and production, including receiving, issuing, and maintaining accurate material information in both the ERP system and physical operations. As a member of the PDW leadership team, the role participates in daily manufacturing activities and materials initiatives that support high-quality products. The lead coordinates material picking, kitting, work order issuance, repacking, receiving, put-away, storage, and delivery processes, while guiding and training Material Handlers and helping maintain inventory accuracy. The role works with internal and external partners to resolve material, paperwork, planning, quality, and inventory issues, and identifies opportunities to improve receiving processes. Standard hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional overtime as operational needs demand.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in shipping, logistics, or fulfillment operations within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years leading or coordinating a shipping or warehouse team.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Demonstrated reliability, willingness to learn, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Basic understanding of materials control, inventory movement, and cycle count processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory and system accuracy.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to operate carts, pallet jacks, forklifts, and standard warehouse and production equipment.
• Physical ability to drive company vehicles safely, load and unload materials, and work in indoor and outdoor environments.

Nice To Haves

• NetSuite WMS experience is highly preferred.
• Experience leading or coordinating material movement teams.
• Experience operating a forklift and forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, support, and coordinate kitting materials for work orders in a multi-assembly operation.
• Work alongside the materials team while providing direction, guidance, and support during daily operations.
• Assign daily tasks and priorities and balance workloads to support schedules and work order release.
• Mentor and train Material Handlers as needed.
• Serve as the first-level escalation point for internal requests, problems, material shortages, kitting issues, and inventory discrepancies.
• Oversee and coordinate repacking incoming materials and organizing material storage.
• Coordinate receiving and put-away processes in the NetSuite ERP system.
• Coordinate cycle counting and maintain accurate inventory and transactions.
• Use NetSuite for kitting, receiving, and work order transactions.
• Collaborate with internal and external vendors to resolve paperwork discrepancies affecting work order transactions and receiving.
• Analyze material discrepancies, resolve them in the ERP system, and use root cause analysis and critical thinking to address inventory accuracy issues.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to investigate corrective action request (CAR) resolutions and address day-to-day and quality issues.
• Coordinate incoming inspection scheduling with Quality Assurance and participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) and material dispositioning.
• Identify planning risks, including shortages and schedule delays, to support an accurate Clear To Build signal and escalate as needed.
• Identify continuous process improvement opportunities to improve speed, accuracy, and compliance in receiving.
• Safely drive company vehicles and load and unload materials as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• On-site gym at the Huntsville, Alabama location.
• Employer-provided life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Competitive salary.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and flexible leave options.
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed