Team Lead - Installation Crib

About the role

FMH Conveyors, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, designs and manufactures products and services for truck loading and unloading applications. The Team Lead - Installation Crib is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the daily operation of the Installation Crib in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. This position ensures installation materials, parts, components, and equipment are accurately received, stored, picked, kitted, and staged to support customer installations and project schedules. The role involves leadership of the Installation Crib team, inventory management, and collaboration with Project Managers, Operations, Planning, Purchasing, Logistics, and Installation teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily direction and leadership to Installation Crib team members.
• Understands and adheres to Company policies, procedures, and employee handbook requirements.
• Uses inventory, ERP, or warehouse management systems.
• Ensures installation materials, tools, equipment, and components are accurately picked, staged, packaged, and shipped to support installation schedules.
• Coordinates material staging and shipments for installation projects.
• Creates and documents standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborates with Project Managers, Procurement, and Installation teams.
• Maintains shipping and receiving documentation and coordinates returns.
• Develops and implements inventory control procedures for installation materials, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinates daily, weekly, and monthly workload priorities to meet customer and project delivery requirements.
• Maintains inventory accuracy through cycle counting, inventory audits, and proper ERP system transactions (Epicor).
• Ensures all materials are properly identified, labeled, stored, and handled according to company standards.
• Investigates and resolves inventory discrepancies, shortages, damaged materials, and other inventory-related issues.
• Collaborates with Purchasing, Planning, Operations, and Logistics teams to ensure material availability and resolve material shortages.
• Monitors quality, accuracy, productivity, and efficiency within the Installation Crib operation.
• Promotes a safe work environment and ensures team members follow all safety requirements and company policies.
• Supports lean manufacturing initiatives, continuous improvement projects, workplace organization, and 5S standards.
• Ensures materials are issued and replenished in compliance with established inventory management procedures.
• Coaches and develops team members on processes, equipment operation, inventory transactions, and safety procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree.
• 3+ years of experience in warehouse, inventory control, materials management, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and warehouse operations.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Understanding of ERP/MRP systems and inventory transactions.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and warehouse best practices.
• Experience with cycle counting and inventory reconciliation processes.
• Understanding of material handling and shipping procedures.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with lean manufacturing concepts, continuous improvement tools, and 5S methodologies.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and interpret simple drawings, material lists, and work instructions.
• Forklift certification and valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, twist, squat, and reach throughout up to a ten-hour shift.
• Frequently lift, move, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts.
• Ability to safely work around manufacturing equipment and moving inventory.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility and warehouse environment.
• Exposure to powered industrial vehicles, moving machinery, and varying noise levels.
• Frequent interaction with operations, warehouse, shipping/receiving, project management, and installation team members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages designed to support employees' health, well-being, and financial security.
• Education and training programs, including an educational assistance program.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Cross-functional, collaborative environment focused on delivering results.
• Volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

Culture

FMH Conveyors values include Do What's Right, Champion Customer Success, Respond Fast, Deliver Faster, Work Together, Win Together, and Ignite What's Next. The company promotes long-term career satisfaction with opportunities for personal and professional growth, driven by its number one asset—its employees and their successes.