Team Leader - Gasketing Material Handling

Job Summary

Cook every day to make a positive impact on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Coordinate and support the daily plan for the material handling team. Assign resources as needed to meet daily goals. Resolve discrepancies efficiently, train team members, and do root cause analysis/problem solving as needed.

As Part Of The Team

• Lead a team of material handlers to ensure parts picking is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collaborate closely with other warehouse/logistics teams to resolve issues.
• Train team members to a high level of ERP system competency.
• Review, plan, coordinate, and support the daily work of the department with a continuous focus on our ALPS priorities – Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Drive daily ALPS Performance Meetings and weekly Improvement Meetings in the dept.
• Run the daily shift startup/handover meetings.
• Participate in projects and improvement initiatives.
• Participate in all aspects of the Problem Resolution Process to help determine the root causes of problems and create sustainable solutions.
• Provide departmental training.
• Write and audit SOPs as required, and drive improvements to the processes.
• Own the material handling activities in coordination with the production team.
• Collaborate closely with the inventory team to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Serve as liaison between the dept., support functions, and Team Manager.
• Ability to multi-task, self-manage, and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Know

• You have a high school diploma or GED and 2 - 4 years previous warehouse logistics experience required.
• You have 2 - 4 years previous material handling equipment experience required.
• You have experience with handheld barcode scanners (Zebra preferred).
• You have experience working with Bill of Materials, pick lists, and other manufacturing documents.
• You have experience working with ERP systems (Microsoft D365 preferred).
• You have Attention to detail.
• You are a Self-starter.
• You are a Team player.
• You are Organized.
• You have Good communication skills.
• You are Cooperative.
• You are Flexible.
• You are Engaged in problem solving & improvement.

Physical Factors

• Ability to lift 45 pounds occasionally.
• Certified Equipment operation (Forklift, Order Picker).
• Ability to stand for majority of the work day.

Environmental Factors

• Some hazardous material handling required.

What's in it for you?

• We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value.
• Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval's future success.
• We provide healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more.
• We carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package.
• The base hourly rate for this role is typically $23.50/hr. plus a $4.00/hr. shift stipend.
• We are an EEO/Vet/Disabled Employer.