Warehouse Lead

Overview

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20 countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY

The Warehouse Working Leader will plan and direct the work of a team or crew performing shipping and warehouse operations. This position will coordinate with Warehouse Manager on daily plans and assist with the directive of the work disseminated to the warehouse associates.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform all warehouse jobs including- Receiving, Stocking, Put-a-ways, Picking, Replenishments, Packing, Palletizing, load/unload trucks and overall shipping functions.
• Contributes to inventory quality and accuracy cycle count program.
• Contributes to physical inventory process and cycle counts.
• Operate inventory control equipment, i.e., bar-coding equipment, handheld devices.
• Train new warehouse personnel, observes team member performance and assists in feedback discussions.

• Process inbound receiving of containers or full trucks, truck pallet shipments, and small parcel shipments.

• Use forklift and other material handling equipment to move stock and load trucks.
• Ensure warehouse associates maintain warehouse areas and trucks in a clean and orderly state. 
• Ability to receive instructions from Warehouse Manager and fully address any concerns as they arise.
• Be able to identify product by size, type, and style or product code.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment. 
• Comply with Company policies and procedures.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• GED/High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a warehouse environment, with at least 2 years of experience in leadership role.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to understand and execute instructions.
• Strong organization and time management skills and able to work under pressure.
• Knowledge and training of safety procedures
• Demonstrate strong written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
• Product knowledge or the ability to identify material discrepancies
• Knowledge in DSI capabilities
• Ability to identify inventory control measure and maintain location accuracies within warehouse.
• Work collectively with other Lead team members.
• Ability to adjust work hours accordingly with work requirements
• Ability to obtain a powered industrial truck certification.

SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION

The typical schedule for this position is a day shift 8-hour schedule. Must be willing to work overtime, holidays and weekends as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
• Frequently use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.
• The employee is frequently required to talk and hear to communicate with coworkers.
• Regularly required to climb, stoop, bend and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is regularly required to push or pull with hands or arms, kneel or crouch.
• The employee must be able to occasionally lift/move/maneuver up to 55 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to distinguish shades and colors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position will work primarily on the production floor.
• The noise level in the work environment may reach above 85 decibels when on the production floor.
• During summer months, employee may have to work in temperatures as high as 110 degrees for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee constantly works near rotating equipment, mechanical parts, and lift trucks.
• Required to wear steel toed shoes, safety glasses and ear plugs in the manufacturing area.
• Respirators may be required in specific areas of the plant.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1