Manufacturing Material Tard Leadman

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: Material Handler Leadman. 1st shift - $21-$22.

Job Details: 

• The Leadman reports to the Material Manager .
• Responsible for overseeing the movement and receiving of materials.
• Ensures the accuracy of material receipts, organizes materials in the appropriate areas, and leads a team of receiving personnel to achieve efficient production support, quality standards, and cost reduction.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Material Unloading and Verification :

• Assist in unloading incoming materials.
• Verify accuracy by comparing packing slips with purchase orders.
• Ensure materials are stored properly to prevent damage and contamination.

Inventory Handling :

• Assist with counting, packaging, labeling, insuring, unpacking, and logging materials for production and QC testing.

Damage Inspection :

• Inspect shipments for any damages or defects and report discrepancies to QC or purchasing personnel.

Material Delivery :

• Deliver materials to different departments and obtain authorized signatures for receipt.

Proof of Delivery :

• Supply and maintain proof of delivery documents.

Database Maintenance :

• Assist in maintaining department databases related to shipments.

Operation of Equipment :

• May operate equipment such as dolly, pallet jack, or forklift to load and unload materials.

Adherence to Procedures :

• Follow departmental policies, procedures, safety, and environmental standards.

Inventory Management :

• Maintain accurate inventory levels, prevent overstocking or shortages, and optimize material usage to reduce waste.

Coordination with Purchasing Teams :

• May work with purchasing teams to ensure material procurement aligns with production schedules.

Team Supervision and Training :

• Supervise, train, and monitor material handlers and other team members.
• Address concerns and provide conflict resolution.

Process Evaluation and Improvement :

• Evaluate existing processes for inefficiencies and suggest improvements.

Miscellaneous Duties :

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (dolly, pallet jack, forklift).
• Strong organizational skills to optimize warehouse and yard layout.
• Proficiency in maintaining inventory levels and quality standards.
• Ability to train and lead a team effectively.
• Knowledge of material handling, including inspection and quality control.
• Ability to handle discrepancies and propose improvements.

This role is critical for maintaining smooth operations in the materials department, ensuring that materials are handled efficiently and accurately to support production.