Team Lead, Material Buffer Zone

Overview

Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities.

We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and  providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

The purpose of this position is to encompass all skills related to material handling in which individuals would be directly responsible for.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversees a group of team members to support the dispatch, inventory, safety, and quality performance of the warehouse operations
• Coordinates daily production requirements via dispatch schedule and coordinates the sequencing of materials through the process to ensure efficient utilization of resources
• Ability to handle inventory control procedures not limited to picking, receiving, stocking, and delivery to the correct destinations
• Review and recommend to department leadership improvements related to production methods, equipment, quality, safety, service, and workflow
• Assists with the training and development of their team members in safety, quality, operating procedures, handheld and equipment training
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and/or manager concerning employees, daily production, equipment, and system issues
• Operates a forklift or side loader to move materials, carts, and pallets to and from designated areas both systemically and physically
• Performs daily inspection of assigned lifts. Maintain a clean work environment
• Cover overtime as needed including weekends
• Conduct monthly safety topic meetings with employees
• Complete any other related duties required and/or assigned by supervisor or manager
• Job requires constant stooping, bending, kneeling, and lifting in excess of 15 pounds
• Must be able to stand for a minimum of twelve (12) hours

• Be vigilant about safety
• Quality - conscious, oriented to excellence
• Communicate effectively with fellow employees
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Have a good understanding of BPCS & ADC systems
• Good Computer Skills
• Basic Math Skills - Ability to add & subtract, multiply, divide
• Ability to provide detailed written or oral instructions

The travel required for this position is less than 5%.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. An individual may be required to wear appropriate safety protective equipment at the proper times and in the proper environments as outlined by safety program rules. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions and vibration.

Eric Camp

YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workforce. YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. YKK AP America Inc. participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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