Inventory Team Lead

The Team Lead (aka Working Lead) is a hands-on leadership position reporting to the area or Shift Supervisor. The position must have a general knowledge of material handling and inventory principles and is responsible for performing operational duties while coordinating the daily activities of assigned team members. It works closely with the Inventory Supervisor and Scheduler to ensure production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality standards. The Team Lead provides daily work direction, monitors production progress, assists with troubleshooting, trains and supports team members. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong technical skills, effective communication, and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Position may also act as a temporary supervisor in the Supervisor’s absence. The ideal candidate will have experience working forklifts and overhead cranes, inventory control and receiving, and demonstrated leadership skills. The work schedule is generally Monday – Thursday. It is a 4-10 schedule with overtime on some Fridays (and an occasional Saturday, when production demands). We are hiring for both Day (6:00am-4:30pm) and Night (4:30pm-3:00am) shift. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Possesses advanced knowledge and has the ability to perform the job duties of their assigned area Inventory/material handling. Candidate should be a subject matter expert in their department with comprehensive understanding of the equipment, processes and overall workflow. · Coordinate daily work assignments based on production schedules, priorities, and direction from the Supervisor. Assist with material staging, equipment readiness, and workflow organization to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency. Identify production bottlenecks, material shortages, equipment issues, and other obstacles; communicate concerns promptly to the area Supervisor. · Read and interpret schematics, diagrams, blueprints, equipment manuals, technical and/or relevant process documentation. · Provide guidance to assigned team members, ensuring employees understand work assignments, production expectations, and quality requirements. Assist with onboarding, hands-on training, and development of new and existing employees. · Lead by example by demonstrating a strong work ethic, positive attitude, professionalism, and commitment to company standards. Promote teamwork, accountability, and effective communication among team members and across departments. · Ensures departmental activities meet established quality standards, specifications and customer requirements. Assist in identifying root causes of defects, rework, and production inefficiencies. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, rework, downtime, and unnecessary material handling. · Ensure effective communication of daily priorities, production expectations, operational changes, and shift handoff information among team members and other departments. · Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local workplace safety regulations. · Reinforce proper use of personal protective equipment, machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe material-handling practices. · Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with established housekeeping and 5S standards. · Perform additional duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to supporting overall production goals and facility success. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: 3-5 years’ experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing setting. Leadership or supervisory experience preferred. Strong working knowledge of inventory control, receiving, forklift and overhead crane operation. Intermediate knowledge of manufacturing production processes, equipment u…

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