PC&L Team Leader - 1st Shift

Shape Corp.•Grand Haven Charter Township, MI

About The Position

The PC&L Team Leader manages shipping and receiving processes, trains associates, ensures compliance with standardized work, and operates equipment as needed to address labor shortages. The role is responsible for achieving performance metrics and KPIs and facilitating problem-solving activities in assigned areas. The Team Leader supports the PC&L Supervisor in improving department measures, conducting monthly physical inventory of the Shipping & Receiving area, and advancing corporate lean and 5S initiatives. The role leads shift-start meetings, communicates production levels and issues during handoffs, maintains standardized work, and helps develop team members in lean manufacturing principles and capabilities. It also manages the versatility process with the APT, provides associate training and cross-training, identifies backup coverage for Material Handler tasks, and acts as backup leader when the PC&L Supervisor is absent.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least three years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience managing receipt of supplies and raw materials and shipment of finished goods to customers.
Knowledge of material-handling procedures and equipment, including lift trucks, overhead cranes, and dock equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a team environment.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, MRP/ERP systems, and being able to [the posting's statement is incomplete].

Nice To Haves

Previous experience coaching others and/or assisting with on-the-job training.
Knowledge of Plexus, lean manufacturing, automotive shipping systems, EDI, ASN, Deljit, or Delfor.

Responsibilities

Ensure incoming and outgoing materials are transacted accurately, promptly, and safely.
Ensure adherence to and consistency of shipping and receiving procedures.
Assist the PC&L Supervisor in driving continuous improvement of department key measures.
Perform monthly physical inventory of the Shipping & Receiving area.
Support corporate lean and 5S initiatives.
Use company problem-solving tools to address and resolve issues.
Lead shift-start meetings (Top5) with team members.
Ensure smooth handoff to the next shift by communicating production levels and issues.
Lead efforts to regularly improve and update standardized work.
Manage the versatility process with the APT.
Teach and develop team members in lean manufacturing principles and capabilities.
Answer associate questions and foster a positive, team-oriented environment.
Perform on-the-job training and cross-training of associates as needed.
Identify and train backup personnel to perform Material Handler key tasks when the regular employee is absent.
Act as backup leader in the PC&L Supervisor's absence.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the PC&L Supervisor.
Operate equipment as needed to cover labor shortages.