Purpose of Position:

The lead material handler is a highly skilled, hands-on member of the Materials team responsible for supporting the safe, accurate, and timely movement of materials. This position performs Material Handler responsibilities while also providing additional day-to-day coordination, training, problem-solving, and operational support across the Materials department. The Lead Material Handler works closely with the Warehouse & Logistics Manager to balance workload, coordinate coverage, communicate priorities, and address material-flow issues before they affect operations. The employee is expected to regularly perform Material Handler duties while serving as a resource for other material handler employees. The role does have responsibility for employee discipline, performance management, scheduling approval, or other management decisions Responsibilities Perform and maintain proficiency in all Material Handler responsibilities. Regularly provide hands-on support across the materials department Work with the Warehouse & Logistics Manager to balance the day-to-day workload of the Materials team. Coordinate & adjust resources and coverage to prevent areas from falling behind or creating production delays. Help ensure urgent production and customer needs are prioritized appropriately. Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day material flow issues. Identify potential bottlenecks and work to address them before they impact production. Escalate significant staffing, inventory, material flow, or operational concerns to the WHLM. Assist with truck/container loading and unloading. Assist with cycle counts and inventory discrepancy investigations. Train and cross-train the team of Material Handlers on required tasks and standard work. Provide hands-on coaching to help employees develop proficiency in their assigned responsibilities. Verify employees can safely and consistently perform required tasks before recommending completion of training. Reinforce established standard work, safety requirements, inventory processes, and Materials procedures. Identify skills or training gaps and communicate additional training needs to the WHLM. Support ongoing cross-training to improve flexibility and coverage throughout the Materials team. Maintain flexibility to respond to changing production, staffing, and operational needs. Develop, document and maintain work instructions for the Materials processes as needed. Qualifications and Experience Demonstrated proficiency in all Material Handler responsibilities. Demonstrated knowledge of Materials processes, including Receiving, Kanban/material replenishment, inventory control, and material movement. Ability to safely operate required material-handling equipment, including forklift & box truck. Experience performing inventory transactions and supporting inventory accuracy. Ability to perform cycle counts and assist with inventory discrepancy investigations. Ability to read, understand, and consistently follow standard work, procedures, and safety requirements. Ability to prioritize workload and adjust to changing production and operational needs. Ability to coordinate daily workload and coverage across the Materials department. Ability to identify material-flow issues, bottlenecks, or potential delays and take appropriate action or escalate concerns. Demonstrated ability to train and cross-train employees on Material Handler tasks and standard work. Ability to provide hands-on coaching and reinforce consistent processes and expectations. Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to communicate priorities and issues clearly. Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy. Demonstrated reliability, flexibility, and willingness to provide hands-on support wherever needed within Materials. Desirable Skills Ability to obtain and maintain a hi-lo license. Ability to learn required computer systems and hand scanners. Basic math skills are required. Must be able to lift 50 lb. boxes repetitively. Computer skills required, including email, X3, and Microsoft Office. Detail-oriented. Ability to multitask and prioritize workload. Ability to work under pressure. Excellent attendance is a must. Valid driver's license. Must obtain and maintain a valid Chauffeur's license. Strong coordination skills with the ability to organize daily tasks and changing priorities. Ability to provide day-to-day support to other team members.

About Avon Technologies:

We design and produce life-critical personal protection solutions for the world's militaries and first responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear ("CBRN"), protection. We do this through our two brands, Avon Technologies and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us, giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe. At Avon Protection, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Flexible Schedule
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Bonus Plan
• US Employee Stock Purchase Plan / UK Share Incentive Plan
• 401k Matching / UK Pension
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Mentorship Program
• Supplemental plans
• US Company-paid life and

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• Medical/Dental/Vision This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary. Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws. U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens. To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s). The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status). The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in enter location is enter salary range annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc. EOE, Including Vet/Disability