Production Home Assembler Team Lead - Receiving/Material Handler Team Lead

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Production/Receiving/Material Handler Team Lead supervises the daily operations in the absence of a manager. They create the shift schedule, assign duties to staff, and readily help out at any work station during their shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists supervisor in coordinating activities of workers engaged in Receiving, applying knowledge of material handling techniques, specifications, and production scheduling.
• Discusses with supervisor and checks production schedules, specifications, and priorities to plan departmental work assignments.
• Designates duties of Receiving workers and leads department activities.
• Revises work assignments as required by priorities and work availability.
• Explains and demonstrates material handling procedures and techniques to workers.
• Interprets specifications and work orders for workers.
• Requisitions, obtains, and distributes supplies and materials.
• Assists workers in resolving technical problems and advises supervisor of complex production problems.
• Reads, prepares, collects, and maintains reports, such as individual and department production reports, employee time and attendance records, and component waste reports.
• Load and unload inventory from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and production areas.
• Ensure all incoming delivery matches the company purchase order.
• Store cargo in assigned locations using cargo boards and pallets.
• Manage inventory by identifying, cataloging, and recording the location of inventory.
• Record the number of units handled and moved every day using production sheets.
• Operate various machinery including booms, cameras, cranes, and forklifts to handle materials and inventory.
• Analyze pick sheets based on clients orders and pull the appropriate products for each order.
• Track supply levels and regularly submit purchasing recommendations.
• Contact vendors for pick-ups or returns.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED.
• Previous experience as a Shift Leader or in a similar role in retail.
• Experience creating shift schedules.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Confident problem-solver.
• Team player.
• A minimum of 0 - 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) forklift certification is an advantage.
• Excellent physical fitness with the ability to lift up to a maximum of 100 pounds.
• Availability to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.