Team Leader, Material Handling

Michelman • Deer Park, OH

9d

About The Position

The Team Leader, Material Handling is a working lead responsible for the safety and productivity of shipping and receiving processes at the Shell Location. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the role actively participates in daily shipping and receiving activities while directing and supporting the team. The position partners with cross-functional teams to support Operations across the Americas and meet customer on-time delivery expectations.

The Team Leader ensures scheduled work is completed safely, promptly, and within quality parameters. The role also provides input on team members’ performance and drives improvements in people and shipping and receiving processes. Michelman describes its work environment as values-focused and empowered, with an emphasis on employee technical and professional growth, onboarding, and an incentive and benefits package.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a shipping and receiving role.
• Forklift experience.
• Knowledge of standard shipping and receiving processes and procedures, including picking, packing, shipping documentation, and truck loading.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach others.
• Demonstrated safe work behaviors and key values, including proactivity, results orientation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Ability to find work and go the extra mile to help the company.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and coach and instruct employees daily to cultivate a safe and empowered team environment.
• Support and enforce safety-, quality-, and productivity-related systems and procedures.
• Participate in and initiate continuous improvement efforts for shipping and receiving processes, partnering cross-functionally and helping develop and sustainably implement ideas.
• Escalate issues and engage leadership regarding safety, production, quality, personnel, and other operational concerns.
• Support onboarding, quarterly performance management, and other personnel activities in partnership with leadership.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with housekeeping standards.
• Maintain stored warehouse materials efficiently and effectively in partnership with Operations, including moving pitch items promptly and preventing material access from affecting operations.
• Investigate, document, and submit incident and concern reports—including spills, injuries, near misses, and other safety-related events—to leadership and Safety.
• Ensure JDE processes are performed in a timely manner and support shipping and receiving personnel as needed.
• Respond promptly to shipping requests from Customer Service, Operations, Quality, and other functional teams.
• Manage the team schedule to ensure appropriate staffing levels at all times.
• Regularly audit team performance against operating procedures and maintain procedures.
• Ensure facility security during designated shift hours.
• Live Michelman’s Values & Behaviors.

Benefits

• Excellent salary, incentive, and benefits package.
• Technical and professional growth opportunities.
• Rigorous onboarding experience.

What This Job Offers

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