Group Leader - Material Control

Responsibilities

• Perform day‑to‑day tasks as assigned by the Material Control Supervisor, based on business need.
• Ensure proper training and onboarding of new hires and new employees within the department.
• Complete rotations under different assignments, areas, shifts, and interaction with manufacturing departments to ensure a well‑rounded experience.
• Work on every part of the Material Control area, learn from all supervisors, and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities in the Job Skill Checklist.
• Own material inventory, including inventory accuracy, presentation, material usage at line site, receiving/shipping, etc.
• Track data related to inventory control (negative on‑hand, open transfer orders, cycle counts).
• Complete supervisor tasks under supervision while receiving feedback.
• Support the Material Control Supervisor on employee performance reviews and other performance discussions.
• Seek out subject‑matter experts when necessary.
• Attend one coaching session per week with a member of the Mentorship team (Material Control Supervisor) and bring challenges to workshop with the mentorship team.
• Complete all items on the Job Skill Checklist and obtain sign‑off.
• Learn from indirect departments including, but not limited to, EHS, Human Resources, Operations, Maintenance, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Fabrication, Purchasing, IT, and Quality.
• Understand the Cardinal Safety Rules, the purpose of the Safety Committee, and its members.
• Develop leadership skills through mentorship.
• Develop skills to conduct accident investigations, job hazard analyses, and 5‑Why analyses.
• Manage paperwork flow, department policies, and procedures.
• Learn how to track absenteeism and time‑keeping.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Work, communicate, and build a team environment.
• Work mandatory overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided on a case‑by‑case basis, considering the employee’s medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, its essential functions, and other relevant factors.

Program Details

• Minimum duration of six consecutive months.
• Six months of training based on the Job Skill Checklist.
• The program may be cancelled or modified as necessary by the company.
• Participants may withdraw at any time and return to their previous pay grade.
• If a participant withdraws voluntarily or involuntarily, they are not eligible to reapply for six months after the withdrawal date.

Qualifications

• Preferred but not required: six months of experience as a team lead immediately preceding the program.
• Demonstrated ability to plan for upcoming periods (30‑day, 60‑day) and create action plans to achieve results.
• Experience using ERP/MRP and time‑keeping software in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in training and development (preferred).
• Manufacturing environment background (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others.
• Experience measuring performance against goals and standards (preferred).
• Ability to balance and achieve positive results in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
• Advanced computer skills (Syteline, Factory Track, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).

Core Competencies

• Technical aptitude
• Leadership
• Responsibility / accountability
• Training orientation