Materials Team Leader | 1st Shift

Objective of the Position: Oversees, monitors and coordinates manufacturing team activities, giving importance to individual members and overall team achievement in achieving policy deployment objectives.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Ensure that all Material Departments associates (Hilo Drivers & Water Spiders) are performing assigned duties and are working collectively to support the production process and the collective group.
• Establish communication and training from the Material & Customer Planner positions in order to track parts, contact Suppliers, and communicate Customer requirements as needed.
• Is the “point person” for Production Supervision and Management to ensure communication and performance is maintained.
• Master and coordinate all aspects of SAP shipping, receiving, cycle counting, and Production support.
• Train and be efficient in all positions and duties within the Materials group to ensure that cross coverage is maintained.
• Assist in the production of manufacturing parts when necessary.

Secondary Accountabilities:

• Conduct all business-related activities for, and on the behalf of, Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
• Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all ENA polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum two years’ related experience and/or training in manufacturing setting, preferably in materials.
• Forklift Certification required.

Technical Expertise:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability.
• Project Management- Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge and skills.

Methodical Competence:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks smoothly in situations containing a moderate to high level of stress.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• The ability to follow-up on projects and ensure all items are completed on time with all necessary data required and supporting documentation.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Supervisory Competence:

• Leads employees, is responsible for the coordination of team. Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.

Working Conditions:

• This position involves working indoors around mechanical and hazards, fumes, irritants, with exposure to cold, heat and high noise levels under adverse conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

Physical Requirements:

Sits: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Stands: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Walks: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Drive: Continuously 5.5 - 8 hours daily

Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily

Lift/Carry 10-20 lbs.: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily

Lift/Carry 20-50 lbs.: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily

Lift/Carry 50- over 100 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Reach Above: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Bend/Stoop: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Use Hands for Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily

Use Hands for Manipulations: Continuously 5.5 - 8 hours daily

Stress Level of Job: Low

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by employees, and are not constructed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Further, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Eberspaecher North America, Inc.