Materials Team Leader

Lantech•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Materials Team Leader is a working team lead responsible for keeping materials flowing efficiently throughout the facility, primarily supporting the RESP production line. The role leads up to two associates and supports inventory accuracy, material handling, and production efficiency. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 4:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at $21.50 per hour.

Requirements

Be detail-oriented.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Have good problem-solving skills.
Be self-directed and focused on completing work.
Be able to work overtime as needed for customer fulfillment.
Have demonstrated the ability to train new associates.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Be forklift certified.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a Material Presenter II or in a related field.
Experience with material presentation in one-piece-flow production.
Additional vocational or trade school training.

Responsibilities

Lead up to two associates performing inventory accuracy and general material-handling tasks.
Process ECNs promptly to maintain shipment schedules and inventory.
Maintain the Kanban system.
Enter D.T.S. machines and orders into stock.
Research part shortages against bills of materials to identify causes and solve shortages.
Perform stock verifications and resolve inventory discrepancies.
Work with the Factory Leader on obsolete items and slow-moving inventory.
Train and support Material Presenters.
Fill in for Material Presenters during vacations or absences.
Maintain a highly organized RESP materials area.