Material Handler Team Lead

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Team Lead – Material Handler will assist the Inventory Control Manager in overseeing and coordinating all activities of material handlers. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer Definition.
• Participate in building a strong culture to positively impact site yearly retention goals.
• Will support and strive for safety in all areas of the site. This includes resolving safety problems that arise and completing the required paperwork to close the actions items.
• Drive employee engagement by hosting one-on-one discussions with material handlers.
• Prepare and administer, with Inventory Control Manager assistance, employee’s yearly goal check ins and annual performance review.
• Time and Labor Management
• Review and make corrections daily to labor time reporting.
• Review and approve or deny PTO requests for direct reports.
• Approve bi-weekly time sheets for Payroll.
• Identify issues, problems, and solutions in areas of safety, quality, and inventory organization.
• Responsible for physical organization and storage of inventory.
• Inspect incoming materials and notify appropriate personnel of non-conformances.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment through leading by example and assisting Inventory Control Manager in monitoring the proper use of equipment and resources.
• Oversees the day-to-day functions of their team by providing guidance and direction.
• Maintains an adequate supply of tools and consumables required for their team to work efficiently.
• Enforce safety rules with their team members to avoid them getting badly injured in cases of accidents and production hazards.
• Ensures that all team members wear protective gear, and all safety items are installed and are functioning correctly.
• Inspect work done by team members to ensure that they meet company standards of good quality.
• Prompt and dependable attendance with a willingness to work flexible hours including overtime or weekends as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALITIES

• Leadership skills to positively impact those they are leading.
• Training and experience in personnel management.
• Applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of complex tasks.
• Good understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Leadership – Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two years' experience in a related field preferred.