Material Handler Lead

Job Title

Ensure uninterrupted production flow in assigned process. Provide problem support and coaching / on-the-job training to employees to ensure the day-to-day business unit department goals are being met. Communicate with a variety of support resources to resolve problems.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Provide backup to the Shipping Supervisor for all assigned areas.
• Knowledge of Lean principles in order to lead and participate in MDI, 5S, and Kaizen activities
• Drive out waste throughout department through the deployment of the Lean methodology
• Operate a variety of equipment applicable within assigned area (i.e., CRTs, forklifts, etc.).
• Execute and coordinate employee training
• Coordinate the timely and accurate movement of material and information into, within and out of assigned work area as needed.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving, decision making, as well as recognizing them for exceptional work.
• Ensure all employees are properly following startup, shutdown, and break times
• Ensure all employees are properly filling out required paperwork
• Communicate issues to other shifts and support functions via email and in person
• Responsible for ensuring that all employees are performing their duties in a safe manner, and ensuring that appropriate medical attention is provided in the event of an injury
• Report any safety hazards or incidents in a timely manner. Provide detailed report for incidents.
• Participate in safety inspections.
• Adjust staffing as necessary in response to material, machine, or labor changes throughout the shift
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• 3-5 years shipping work experience preferred.
• Computer experience with Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, MACPAC and the Internet.

• Knowledge of all operations of the assigned shipping process required
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, and ability to promote compliance with them.
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving
• Skill in communicating effectively through oral and written communications
• Skill in following detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
• Ability to communicate job expectations to staff and achieving desired results by monitoring, coaching, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Ability to achieve high productivity by reliable and punctual attendance and reporting any tardiness, attendance issues and disciplinary issues to the Shipping Supervisor.
• Ability to conduct operator training on standard work to include: work instructions, machine adjustments, product quality, company and value stream policies and procedures as required.
• Ability to identify and support continuous improvement efforts with the Shipping Supervisor.
• Ability to sustain and drive lean manufacturing and 5S activities
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.

We Have

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers.
• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.