Material Services Team Leader

Your position is responsible for providing professional and dependable service and develop our team’s capability to deliver JEC’s key objectives to all our customers and suppliers. You will have a complete understanding of all customer/supplier requirements.

Your understanding of JEC’s Business Management System Manual, the associated BMS policies, processes, and their interaction is imperative.  A commitment to JEC’s philosophy of Safety, Morale, Quality, Cost, Delivery & Environment is a requirement.

This role will be measured against specific targets as noted in the departmental business plan.

SUMMARY

Oversee shipping, receiving and forklift operations for the Material Services department, supporting operational needs for all of our customers. Ensure efficient material flow, accurate line delivery, and timely shipments while upholding safety standards and company policies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

            Team Supervision:

·        Work Assignment and management of job duties for Material Services Associates

·        Accurate and prompt time clock records approvals

·        Conduct shift meetings, on-demand SMQCDE priority alerts/notifications and communicate operational priorities

·        Serve as backup for counterparts (Honda ↔ Toyota)

·        Lead by example in conduct, judgement and work ethic in all areas of SMQCDE

·        Document and escalate performance issues and recognition

               Shipping and Receiving Responsibilities:

·     Ensure all shipping, receiving, and child part handling tasks are completed on time

·     Coordinate part shortages with Production Planning and assist in resolution

·     Track and allocate dock space for build-out and new model parts

·     Monitor incoming and outgoing packaging quality, including for new model launches

·     Act as liaison with weld, stamping, and scheduling departments

Forklift & Safety Management

·     Train and certify forklift operators in accordance with company standards

·     Conduct and properly document forklift guideline audits based on defined frequencies

·     Address and report property damage or incidents promptly and appropriately

·     Enforce compliance with all SOPs and safety regulations; intervene as needed

Process & Area Management:

·     Locate appropriate stock locations and reorganize the dock layout as needed

·     Keep all equipment and the work area clean, organized, and functional

·     Ensure all materials and equipment are in the proper place at the end of each shift

·     Manage and maintain work area to 3A Standards and support 5S activities in other functions

Administrative & Communication

·     Maintain and update training matrices and training plans for team members

·     Active participation and preparation for regular meetings related to SMQCDE

·     Complete Team Leader responsibilities outlined in SOP14-1-QA015 JEC Problem Solving Procedure

·     Keep detailed confidential records and of associate relations and incident summaries

·     Check and respond to emails daily

·     Communicate effectively with peers across other shifts to ensure alignment

             LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises associates in the Material Services. Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

              EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent/relevant experience.

             LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.

             MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

              REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Experience in a warehouse, logistics or manufacturing environment is an asset

·        Internal Forklift Instructor Training

·        Internal Forklift License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Note - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate 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. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and 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, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Note - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing 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 exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Inventory software an asset.

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