The Team Leader - Production Receiving is considered a Level IV Material Handler and serves as a subject matter expert within Production Receiving operations. This role supports daily production receiving, palletizing, inventory movement, staging, and storage activities while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, GMP, food safety, and inventory control requirements. In this job, you'll do things like:
Support a team of typically 3-5 Material Handlers and may provide work direction to temporary or third-party contract employees focusing on adherence to safety, quality, GMP, cleanliness, and operational execution standards.
Train and mentor team members on Production Receiving processes, equipment operation, systems transactions, material flow, and operational standards.
Ensure adherence to safe practices, policies, conditions, and assist leadership with information to support incident investigations with corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Maintain production aisles, staging lanes, and work areas to housekeeping and 5S standardsOperate forklifts, pallet jacks, and palletizer equipment safelyVerify lot numbers, labeling, and traceability for all production receiptsFollow appropriate stacking procedures during storage to prevent damage Ensure correct pallet patterns are used to meet customer requirements Identify, segregate, and document non conforming product (NCP) materialsExecute production receiving transactions accurately in Oracle WMS using RF scannersReceive finished goods under the correct batch with accurate lot, quantity, and location detailsNavigate inventory dashboard to assign, move, verify, and clear storage/staging lanesPerform RF transfers to assigned storage locationsIdentify correct pallet type, pattern, quantity, and packaging requirements for each batchSet up palletizer patterns and slip sheet material binsParticipate in cycle counts, recounts, and inventory investigationsOther great stuff about this job:
Typical shifts are: Monday through Friday (subject to change depending on production needs)You'll be more than just a number! Take pride working in a privately held, family-owned business with a strong team and culture where you are valued.
Uniquely generous benefits:
medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k savings plan with company match and potential profit-sharing. Must-haves to apply for this job:
High School Diploma or GED3+ years of warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling experience Must be able to lift and move equipment or materials up to 50 lbs.
Good communication skills to coordinate with team members and other departments.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proven troubleshooting skills for operational and inventory issuesAdvanced math, documentation, and computer skills with the ability to learn production and warehouse systems and processesCertified to operate Powered Industrial Trucks (forklift, pallet jack, etc.)Experience working with inventory systems or production documentationWhat will give you an edge:
Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, or related field5+ years of warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling experience 2+ years of direct leadership or team lead experience2+ years of demonstrated experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and RF scannersFamiliarity with GMP or food manufacturing environments