Material Handler Lead

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Material Handler Lead is responsible for overseeing daily material handling operations, ensuring accurate and timely movement of materials to support production. This role provides frontline leadership to Material Handlers, enforces inventory control processes, and ensures all material transactions and traceability requirements are executed correctly within the ERP system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Lead, direct, and support Material Handlers in daily activities

Train and coach team members on proper material handling and ERP transaction practices

Serve as the primary point of contact between Materials, Production, and Planning

Coordinate receiving, storage, staging, and delivery of materials

Prioritize critical material needs to prevent production delays

Oversee kitting and staging processes to improve workflow efficiency

7. Ensure materials are delivered to the correct job, operation, and location

Enforce accurate, real-time ERP transactions (issues, returns, transfers, receipts)

Monitor inventory integrity and resolve discrepancies

Lead or support cycle counts and physical inventory activities

Ensure proper job assignment of material to maintain cost accuracy

Ensure proper material identification (tags, heat numbers, certifications where applicable

Partner with Planning, Purchasing, and Production to improve material availability

Lead improvements in warehouse layout, staging strategy, and material processes

Promote and enforce safe material handling practices

Ensure compliance with equipment operation standards (forklifts, rigging, etc.)

Maintain organized, clean, and

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION:

This position reports directly to the

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical training preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent

3-5 years of material handling or warehouse experience in manufacturing

Experience of leading/coordinating a team

Understanding of inventory control and material flow

Experience with material traceability (heat numbers, certs, etc.)

ERP experience (Syteline preferred)

Computer and/or scanner use experience

Forklift certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position involves performing physical tasks in a warehouse and shipyard environment. Essential functions may include lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials (generally up to 50 pounds), as well as frequent bending, reaching, and twisting. The position also involves standing and walking for extended periods throughout the shift and includes operating material handling equipment. Occasional climbing of stairs or ladders and working in varying environmental conditions may be required.

GENERAL STATEMENT:

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

1st Shift

Schedule:

Similar to 7:00am - 3:30pm, 7:30am - 4:00pm, or 8:00am - 4:30pm