Material Handling Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT HELIENE

Heliene is a fast-paced entrepreneurial company growing rapidly in a highly desirable industry, with a mission to be part of the solution to climate challenges and contribute to a better planet. 

Heliene has taken the challenge to help the world reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, by striving to be a leader in renewable energy. We are a manufacturer of high efficiency and high-quality solar modules. Our modules are produced on state-of-the-art solar manufacturing lines in Ontario-Canada, Minnesota-USA, and at manufacturing partners around the world. 

Customer First is more than a slogan. It’s the guiding principle of our business, a core value, and the cornerstone of our company culture. 

WHY JOIN HELIENE

We are looking for talented and motivated people that want to help us shape the solar industry. Under an experienced leadership team, we provide growth opportunities, intellectual challenge and a flexible, collaborative company culture.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including competitive salaries; paid time off; health, dental, vision and life insurance; as well as retirement plans.

THE POSITION

Job Title:

Material Handling Team Lead

Position Status:

Permanent, Full Time

Department:

Material Control

Supervision Received:

Material Control Manager

Supervision Exercised:

Material Handling Operators

Location:

Mountain Iron, Minnesota 

A.

Operational Support

35%

B.

Leadership of Materials Team

35%

C.

Training and EHS Compliance

20%

D.

Other duties as assigned

10%

TOTAL

100%

The Material Handling Team Lead reports to the Material Control Manager and supports the Site Leadership Team with the day-to-day operation of the day-to-day materials movement, supporting both warehouse activities and production line activities. They are responsible for a group of Material Handling associates and ensure efficient warehouse and line preparation operations to achieve business targets. They provide directions to the team such as coordinating workloads, providing support to ensure deliverables, and monitoring employee, technical, and logistics issues. In addition, they ensure operation targets, KPIs, and quality standards are met to meet the requirements of the customer. They work to develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards while fostering a culture of working safely. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in running an efficient warehouse and materials prep team that can fully support operational and customer demand to meet set targets
• Ensure delivery of materials to the production line, including the staging of materials into the production line for consumption
• Ensure inventories are accurate and that stock movements are recorded accurately including the accounting for scrap accumulated from production
• Resolve issues and remove barriers which occur within the Materials Handling Team
• Support and coordinate team activities to eliminate any material shortages on the line caused by staging issues
• Manage team attendance for operatives within the area of responsibility and support the Material Control Manager and other site leaders
• Produce regular reports and track KPI’s, working to resolve issues which impact team performance to targets
• Train new Material Handling employees and retrain existing team members as required
• Actively communicate with team members on a regular basis, making team aware of priorities, targets and operational needs for both warehouse and production areas
• Ensure compliance with all EHS requirements, including proper PIT operation and material handling tasks. Conduct audits as needed to identify improvements. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by Material Control Manager or delegate.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma with at least two (2) years’ experience working in a warehouse environment and an additional two (2) years in a leadership capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

• Forklift Truck license required
• Supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and supervise others
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient IT skills, in particular spreadsheets and databases, and a knowledge of warehouse systems
• Analytical and numerical skills

• Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor quality  

• Good planning skills and ability to meet targets and deadlines 

• Excellent attention to detail skills  

• Forklift Truck license required 

• Valid Driver's License

• Record Check and Drug Screening Required 
• This position is identified as a Safety Sensitive Position 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and traverse the production floor and warehouse

• Must be able to use a forklift

• Must be able to climb stairs

• Must be able to team lift up to 50lbs.

• Must be able to tolerate a warehouse and production environment

Compensation Package:

• Salary: $25.50 - $29.00 /hr
  • Night Shift premium: $1 per hour
• Benefits + 401K
• 12-hour shifts, 4 on 4 off rotation (2 weeks of days, 2 weeks of nights)

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to the  Careers Center .

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America.

Heliene is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our organization and is an equal-opportunity employer. Heliene invites and encourages applications from all qualified candidates from equity-deserving groups, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Currently, Heliene USA is not accepting applicants that require sponsorship.