Unbox/ Put Away Lead

The Unbox / Put Away Lead is responsible for leading the daily unboxing, inspection, put-away, and storage of inbound materials to ensure accurate and efficient inventory management while supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations. This role provides hands-on leadership to the Unbox and Put Away team, ensuring materials are properly received, verified, identified, stored, and transacted within the ERP/WMS system in accordance with company procedures and inventory control standards. The ideal candidate has experience in warehouse operations within a manufacturing environment, strong inventory management knowledge, ERP/WMS experience, and proven leadership skills in a fast-paced, high-volume operation. Key Responsibilities Unboxing & Receiving Support Lead daily unboxing activities for inbound materials, components, and production supplies. Ensure incoming materials are unpackaged safely and inspected for visible damage, accuracy, and completeness. Verify materials against packing lists, purchase orders, and receiving documentation. Identify and elevate discrepancies, shortages, damaged materials, or labeling issues. Ensure proper handling of ESD-sensitive, fragile, or hazardous materials where applicable. Put Away Operations Lead the timely put-away of materials into designated warehouse locations to maintain production readiness. Ensure materials are properly labeled, identified, and stored according to company procedures. Maintain accurate location control and inventory transactions within ERP/WMS systems. Ensure FIFO, lot traceability, serial number tracking, and inventory integrity are maintained. Coordinate replenishment of warehouse and production storage locations. Inventory Control Perform and oversee inventory audits, cycle counts, and location verification activities. Investigate inventory discrepancies and assist with corrective actions. Monitor inventory accuracy and maintain organized warehouse storage locations. Support physical inventory counts and inventory reconciliation activities. Ensure all inventory movements are accurately recorded within ERP/WMS systems. Provide daily direction, coaching, and support to Unbox and Put Away Associates. Assign workloads based on inbound material volume and production priorities. Train employees on warehouse procedures, inventory transactions, safety requirements, and material handling standards. Monitor productivity, accuracy, and adherence to standard operating procedures. Assist supervisors with scheduling, staffing, and performance feedback. Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and warehouse operating procedures. Promote proper use of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment using 5S principles. Ensure compliance with quality standards, inventory control procedures, and material handling requirements. Identify opportunities to improve receiving, unboxing, storage, and put-away processes. Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives. Assist with warehouse layout optimization to improve material flow and storage efficiency. Track and report KPIs such as put-away accuracy, inventory accuracy, receiving productivity, and on-time material availability. Required Qualifications 3-5 years of warehouse, receiving, inventory control, or material handling experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum of 1-2 years of experience leading or coordinating warehouse personnel. Experience using ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, JD Edwards, or similar). Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, receiving, and material flow. Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Office. Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, semiconductor, automotive, or other high-volume manufacturing environments. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience using handheld RF scanners, barcode systems, and mobile warehouse devices. Familiarity with Kanban, Min/Max inventory systems, and warehouse replenishment processes. Experience handling ESD-sensitive electronic components and controlled inventory. Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift. Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment. Ability to bend, reach, squat, climb, and perform repetitive material handling tasks. Work in a warehouse and manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and moderate noise levels. Why Join Compal USA Technology? At Compal USA Technology, you'll play a critical role in supporting one of North America's fastest-growing AI server manufacturing operations. By ensuring the timely availability of essential indirect materials, you'll help keep production running efficiently while contributing to the success of a world-class global manufacturing organization. What You'll Gain Join a global technology leader expanding its U.S. manufacturing operations. Support the production of next-generation AI servers and cloud infrastructure. Work alongside experienced professionals in Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations. Gain exposure to advanced ERP systems, inventory management technologies, and world-class manufacturing practices. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a rapidly growing global organization. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Full-time, onsite position based in Georgetown and Taylor, Texas . Daily collaboration with warehouse, procurement, manufacturing, and operations teams. Occasional travel between company facilities may be required. Ability to work in both warehouse and manufacturing environments, including lifting materials, operating material handling equipment, and standing or walking for extended periods as required. This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work . #J-18808-Ljbffr Compal