Lead Material Handler, Vehicle Manufacturing

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes a job summary and description. We need headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections where there is real specific content. We have Benefits described: "Benefits Generous paid time off and 12 paid holidays. Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options. Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Immediate vesting. Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options. Employee discounts on travel, entertainment, and more. Ongoing investment in employee growth and development." We have Schedule: "Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, shift varies". That's specific enough? It says shift varies, but it's still a schedule. Should we include Schedule section? The rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state schedule, so we can include Schedule. Pay: Not mentioned. So omit Pay. We have About the role: maybe the introductory paragraph: "Join Our Team! Step into a hands-on leadership role where you will keep production moving. We are looking for an experienced Lead Material Handler to coordinate the flow of materials, support and guide the material handling team, and ensure parts and supplies reach the production floor safely, accurately, and on time. You will work in our new, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and play a key role in building efficient processes as our manufacturing operation grows." That's about the role. Responsibilities: The Essential Functions list many duties. We'll put those under Responsibilities. Requirements: maybe Required Education/Experience/Certifications: High school diploma or equivalent required 2+ years of related experience required Experience in record keeping, data entry and stock management Strong verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Good math and written communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software Efficient time management skills Valid Driver’s License Qualifications: Preferred Education/Experience/Certifications: College coursework or other formal training in related field preferred 1-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment and working in a warehouse and/or manufacturing setting Forklift certification Knowledge of OSHA and regulatory requirements Utilization of MRP/ERP software and applications such as Sage, SAP, Oracle, or Syteline Experienced in 5S methodology with demonstrated proficiency in organizing and maintaining a clean, efficient workplace Experience in Kaizen principles and practice, including the ability to identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions Experience in an ISO 9001:2015 environment Bilingual: English/Spanish Travel Requirements: Occasionally required - less than 1%, in a company-provided vehicle (to pick up, deliver items) Skills: Competencies: Product expertise Leadership Employee Development Attention to detail Communication skills Organizational skills Problem-solving skills Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes Work Environment: Manufacturing Plant Environment: 100% Personal Protective Equipment recommended and/or required on the production floor: Safety glasses, or prescription safety glasses that meet ANSI Z 87.1-2020 Hearing Protection that meets ANSI S 12.6-2016 Steel-toed shoes with anti-slip soles that meet ASTM F2413-2018 Safety Sensitive: This position is classified as safety‑sensitive and requires employees to perform duties where impaired performance could pose a significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others. To ensure a safe and reliable work environment, candidates must complete pre‑employment drug testing and may be subject to ongoing, random, or post‑incident testing in accordance with company policy and applicable state and federal regulations. Physical Demands: ... etc. Also maybe include "Physical Demands" as part of Skills? Could be separate but we only have limited headings. Could put under Skills or Requirements. Probably Skills: list competencies. We need to avoid boilerplate: remove EEO statement, etc. Also remove "Other Duties" etc. Also remove "AAP/EEO Statement". Also remove "Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly Reports To: Supply Chain Manager Position Type: Full-time Work Location: Headquarters, Kansas City, MO Job Summary:" Actually Job Summary is part of About the role maybe. We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include the job summary content (the paragraph about Lead Material Handler). Already included in About the role. We need to include "Reports To: Supply Chain Manager", "Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly", "Position Type: Full-time", "Work Location: Headquarters, Kansas City, MO". These are metadata; we can fold into a short

maybe under About the role or separate? The instruction: do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

or drop it. So we can include a short paragraph with that info. We need to ensure we don't repeat the job title as a heading. The page already shows it, so we don't add

Lead Material Handler

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About the role

Join Our Team! Step into a hands-on leadership role where you will keep production moving. We are looking for an experienced Lead Material Handler to coordinate the flow of materials, support and guide the material handling team, and ensure parts and supplies reach the production floor safely, accurately, and on time. You will work in our new, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and play a key role in building efficient processes as our manufacturing operation grows. Reports to Supply Chain Manager. Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly. Position Type: Full-time. Work Location: Headquarters, Kansas City, MO.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to the team, and ensure they have the knowledge and training required to complete their job accountabilities
• Technical advisor for the Material Handlers.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements
• Transport materials, supplies, and finished goods and record material movements in a timely manner to keep an updated inventory count
• Verify incoming shipments for quality and accuracy, review accompanying documents for accuracy, receive material into inventory, and maintain appropriate records
• Properly identify and store materials in correct and secure locations
• Pick, pack and dispatch materials to support the manufacturing process
• Collaborate with internal departments to locate missing material, fix incorrect shipments and replace damaged products
• Assist in conducting physical inventory and cycle counts, and with routine audits of inventory records
• Prepare material for shipment, perform shipping transactions and maintain resulting records
• When problems arise, work with the supply chain team to resolve issues with contractors or vendors
• Utilize material handling equipment such as carts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. to transport materials and perform safety checks on that equipment
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by removing and disposing of packaging and shipment waste from work areas and performing general warehouse housekeeping tasks
• Participates in process improvement projects, including Lean and Six Sigma initiatives
• Applies Kaizen principles to identify areas for continuous improvement and implement strategies to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency
• Uses 5S methodology to organize and maintain a clean, efficient workplace
• Supports established safety and health standards to keep the organization accident-free
• Collaborates effectively with all departments to achieve operational excellence and ensure alignment with organizational goals

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of related experience required
• Experience in record keeping, data entry and stock management
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good math and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Efficient time management skills
• Valid Driver’s License

Qualifications

• College coursework or other formal training in related field preferred
• 1-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment and working in a warehouse and/or manufacturing setting
• Forklift certification
• Knowledge of OSHA and regulatory requirements
• Utilization of MRP/ERP software and applications such as Sage, SAP, Oracle, or Syteline
• Experienced in 5S methodology with demonstrated proficiency in organizing and maintaining a clean, efficient workplace
• Experience in Kaizen principles and practice, including the ability to identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions
• Experience in an ISO 9001:2015 environment
• Bilingual: English/Spanish
• Travel Requirements: Occasionally required - less than 1%, in a company-provided vehicle (to pick up, deliver items)

Skills

• Product expertise
• Leadership
• Employee Development
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
• Work Environment: Manufacturing Plant Environment: 100%
• Personal Protective Equipment recommended and/or required on the production floor: Safety glasses, or prescription safety glasses that meet ANSI Z 87.1-2020; Hearing Protection that meets ANSI S 12.6-2016; Steel-toed shoes with anti-slip soles that meet ASTM F2413-2018
• Safety Sensitive: This position is classified as safety‑sensitive and requires employees to perform duties where impaired performance could pose a significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others. To ensure a safe and reliable work environment, candidates must complete pre‑employment drug testing and may be subject to ongoing, random, or post‑incident testing in accordance with company policy and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Physical Demands: The employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms; frequently required to walk; frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch; occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time; must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception; Ability to bend, stoop, and squat; Ability to work with arms above head; Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and 12 paid holidays.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Immediate vesting.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
• Employee discounts on travel, entertainment, and more.
• Ongoing investment in employee growth and development.

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, shift varies.

We need to ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like EEO, etc. We removed those. Check if any content missing: The "Job Summary" paragraph we used in About the role. Also we included "Reports To: Supply Chain Manager" etc.