Team Leader, Material Handling

Michelman Careers•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Team Leader, Material Handling (described in the posting as the Shipping & Receiving Team Leader) reports to the Warehouse Manager and is responsible for the safety and productivity of shipping and receiving processes at the Shell Location. This is a working-lead role: the Team Leader participates in daily shipping and receiving activities while providing direction and support to the team. The role works closely with cross-functional teams to execute processes efficiently, support Operations across the Americas, and meet customer on-time delivery expectations. The Team Leader ensures scheduled work is completed safely, on time, and within quality parameters, provides input on team members’ performance, and drives improvements in people and shipping and receiving processes. Michelman describes itself as a global developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly advanced materials, serving the coatings, printing and packaging, and industrial manufacturing markets. The company highlights a values-focused work environment centered on integrity, respect, and success, along with technical and professional growth and a rigorous onboarding experience. It offers an excellent salary, incentive, and benefits package in a dynamic, empowered team environment. Michelman does not hire individuals who use tobacco products; candidates are tested for tobacco products as part of a pre-employment drug test. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Michelman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 engage, coach, and instruct employees daily to cultivate a safe and empowered teamwork environment.
Support and enforce safety, quality, and productivity systems and procedures.
Participate in and initiate continuous-improvement efforts for shipping and receiving processes, partnering cross-functionally as needed and helping implement sustainable improvements.
Escalate issues and engage leadership about safety, production, quality, personnel, or other operational concerns.
Support onboarding, quarterly performance management, and other personnel processes 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 access-related impacts to 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 completed promptly and support shipping and receiving personnel as needed.
Respond promptly to shipping requests from Customer Service, Operations, and Quality.
Manage the team schedule to maintain appropriate staffing levels at all times.
Regularly audit team performance against operating procedures and maintain those procedures.
Ensure facility security during designated shift hours.
Participate in daily shipping and receiving work while directing and supporting the team.
Help complete scheduled work safely, on time, and within quality parameters, while supporting customer on-time delivery expectations.
Live the company’s Values & Behaviors.