Materials Team Lead

At Rite-Hite your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe secure and productive. Here youll find innovation stability and the chance to grow your career as part of a team thats always looking ahead.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Coordinates production scheduling and daily production activities to conform with the master schedule and inventory requirements. This is accomplished through effective planning assigning and directing of production resources within respective production line(s).

• Coordinates daily work direction directly assisting employees and working in production as required under the direction of the area supervisor.
• Performs audits on a regular basis as needed (approximately 40%).
• Serves as primary contact for employees regarding resolving daily issues. Serves as a liaison between the respective production area and the area supervisor.
• Track and report quality and efficiency trends.
• Understand support and help to enforce safe production practices and good housekeeping.
• Assists Supervisor in identifying employees training needs. Coordinates and/or provides on-the-job training accordingly.
• Assists Supervisor by providing input regarding interviewing hiring performance appraisals corrective action and conflict resolution.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• At least 5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Requires welding certification
• Requires knowledge of manufacturing procedures and capacities company products and components and production/inventory control procedures
• Basic computer skills required

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Forklift license is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger handle or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.

What We Offer

At Rite-Hite we take care of our people because when youre supported you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health your future and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.

• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k) company match and profit sharing.

• Time for You: Paid holidays vacation time and personal/sick days each year.

Join us and build a career where youre supported at work and beyond.

Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.