Warehouse Lead - Manufacturing Environment

Federal Signal Openings•Billings, MT

10d

About The Position

Mark Rite Lines Equipment Company (MRL), a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, designs and manufactures paint marking and pavement maintenance equipment. The Warehouse Lead provides hands-on leadership for inventory and material handling activities, plans work, develops stocking and inventory objectives, monitors inventory data, resolves operational issues, and drives continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, lead time, and inventory reduction. The role works closely with production and cross-functional teams and requires a safety-focused, organized, and analytical leader.

Requirements

Strong leadership, communication, and employee coaching skills.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple inventory and production-support activities.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, work orders, and production documentation.
Working knowledge of inventory control, material handling, shipping/receiving, and warehouse processes.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate inventory records and identify discrepancies.
Ability to analyze inventory and production information, identify problems, and implement practical solutions.
Ability to work effectively across departments and communicate with employees at all organizational levels.
Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Five or more years of related inventory, warehouse, material handling, or manufacturing experience required; a combination of relevant education, training, and experience may be considered.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical activities associated with a manufacturing and inventory environment for extended periods.
Ability to safely work around manufacturing equipment, forklifts, and material handling operations.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, or production environment.
Experience with inventory management systems, ERP systems, or related manufacturing software.
Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement practices.
Basic mechanical knowledge or technical education.

Responsibilities

Promote and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Direct and coordinate the daily activities of employees involved in inventory and material processing, including Expeditors, Shipping/Receiving Coordinators, and Forklift Operators.
Plan work schedules, assignments, material pulls, and workflow priorities to support production goals and changing operational needs.
Coordinate with supervisors and departments to align inventory activities with production schedules and material requirements.
Monitor inventory availability and proactively identify part shortages, material constraints, and issues that may affect production.
Maintain accurate inventory data and records, including shortages, shipping and receiving transactions, inventory transfers, bin locations, and picklist accuracy.
Inspect materials, products, and equipment for defects, discrepancies, damage, or malfunctions and coordinate corrective action.
Read and analyze work orders, production schedules, inventory reports, charts, and related records to determine requirements and assess inventory and production needs.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, policies, and procedures and communicate requirements to employees.
Train employees in equipment operation, inventory processes, work procedures, and safety expectations.
Develop stocking levels and parts objectives focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, on-time delivery, inventory and lead-time reduction, technology development, and customer focus.
Partner with management and employees to address workflow concerns, employee issues, complaints, or grievances in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain employee attendance and hours-worked records as required.
Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, and repair services needed to support department operations.
Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives by maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects as assigned.