Material Handling Team Lead- Goods Receiving & Internal Transport - Jenbacher Engines

About the role

The Material Handling Team Lead - Goods Receiving & Internal Transport is responsible for the operational leadership of the goods receiving and internal transport team. This is a hands-on material handling role.

Responsibilities

• Function as a player/coach for the goods receiving and internal transport team
• Organization and coordination of daily operations for: Goods receipt including commercial and quantity inspection, Internal material transport and distribution, High-bay warehouse operations
• Ensure on-time and accurate material supply to assembly and manufacturing
• Define, monitor, and actively manage logistics KPIs (e.g. delivery reliability, throughput times, inventory accuracy, productivity, safety)
• Lead the team according to performance targets and standard work
• Identify deviations, initiate corrective actions, and ensure sustainable solutions
• Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean Management / TPS methods (e.g. 5S, Kaizen, standardization)
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and internal logistics standards
• Coordinate closely with production, materials planning, and warehouse management
• Support ramp-up phases and stabilize operations during volume increases

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in warehouse management leading to solid operational knowledge of warehouse processes
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience with a strong track record of KPI-driven performance management
• Hands-on expertise in Lean Logistics and Toyota Production System principles
• Hands-on forklift experience with a valid forklift license
• Strong ERP system proficiency (e.g., Oracle or equivalent)

Qualifications

• Structured, analytical, and performance-oriented approach with the ability to prioritize multiple material flows
• Strong communication skills across shopfloor and management levels
• High resilience in a fast-paced, production environment and a continuous improvement focus on flow and stability

Skills

• Leadership
• Supervision
• Operational Knowledge
• KPI Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Warehouse Processes
• Lean Logistics
• Toyota Production System
• Forklift Operation
• ERP Proficiency
• Communication
• Resilience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition programs

Pay

• $XX.XX per hour

Schedule

• Onsite Monday through Friday

Additional Information

• Location: Waukesha, WI
• Work Schedule: Onsite Monday through Friday
• Travel: This role will require an initial trip of approximately 1 month to Jenbach, Austria for training and to establish relationships with the peers.
• Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.