Lead Materials Day Shift

Job Summary

The Materials Lead supports the daily operations of the Materials department by coordinating workflow and providing front-line leadership for material handlers and inventory personnel. This hands-on role helps ensure the timely receipt, movement, storage, and delivery of materials needed to support production while maintaining inventory accuracy, safety, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of Material Handlers and other assigned team members to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Assign work, monitor progress, and provide hands-on support across receiving, inventory control, staging, replenishment, and material movement.
• Ensure raw materials, components, and finished goods are accurately received, stored, labeled, and delivered to designated locations.
• Cover with Production, Purchasing, Planning, Shipping, and Quality teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, transaction verification, and discrepancy resolution.
• Support ERP/MRP system transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Train and mentor new employees on material handling processes, equipment operation, safety procedures, and quality expectations.
• Promote and enforce company safety policies, housekeeping standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency through lean manufacturing practices.
• Aid leadership with daily reporting, workforce planning, and departmental communication.
• Provide coaching and constructive feedback to team members while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in shipping, warehouse, or manufacturing operations.
• Prior leadership or team lead experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory control and material flow processes in a manufacturing environment required.
• Window and door manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, warehouse operations, and production material flow.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, work orders, and inventory documentation.
• Experience with ERP/MRP or warehouse management systems.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing production demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Regular bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels, and exposure to moving equipment.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and warehouse setting where exposure to moving machinery, forklifts, dust, noise, and varying temperatures may occur. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.

Success Measures

• Maintains a safe and organized work environment.
• Ensures timely and accurate delivery of materials to production.
• Maintains high levels of inventory accuracy.
• Supports efficient receiving, storage, and material flow processes.
• Develops a motivated, well-trained, and accountable team.
• Promotes cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

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