Team Lead - Materials

Team Lead - Materials Reviva - 3.4 Brooklyn Center, MN Job Details 19 hours ago Qualifications Lifting equipment Staff supervision Cycle counting inventory management Material handling equipment operation Stakeholder management Full Job Description For over 80 years, Reviva has set the standard for high-quality remanufactured diesel and gas engines. As the largest independently owned and operated engine remanufacturer in North America, our family-owned company is driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to getting our customers back on the road quickly. We are looking for a Team Lead in Brooklyn Center, MN. The Materials Team Lead is a tactical, floor-based leadership role focused on supporting daily production output and quality in our gas engine remanufacturing facility. This hands-on position is responsible for managing all material flow — from shipping and receiving through kitting — to ensure production lines and support labor have the right components at the right time. The Materials Lead plays a critical role in inventory accuracy, supplier coordination, and keeping assembly operations running smoothly.

Daily Planning:

Set the daily build schedule, lead morning Production Meetings, and update Gemba Board metrics to communicate performance expectations.

Throughput Optimization:

Monitor floor throughput and adjust labor allocation to sustain a "pull system" and ensure daily schedule attainment.

Problem Solving:

Act as the primary floor contact for production issues, implementing real-time corrective actions to minimize disruptions.

Logistics Oversight:

Manage all shipping and receiving functions, including physical loading/unloading and the accurate processing of inbound/outbound freight paperwork.

Kitting Leadership:

Lead kitting activities for engine assembly, ensuring precise component transactions and staging to meet production demands.

Core Management:

Oversee the preparation, documentation, and return of cores and long blocks, communicating directly with suppliers to resolve discrepancies. counts, and collaborate with Purchasing to ensure 100% inventory accuracy.

BOM Maintenance:

Update Bills of Materials (BOMs) to reflect current engine configurations and perform Sales VIN lookups as required.

Proactive Monitoring:

Monitor stock levels and proactively notify the Production Lead and Management of potential shortages or availability concerns.

Staff Leadership:

Lead hiring, training, and performance reviews to build a flexible, high-performing team.

Safety First:

Enforce safe work practices and company policies, ensuring safety remains the #1 priority at all times.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Coordinate with Engineering, Dyno, and Warranty departments to manage turnaround times and document issues in the Production Fail Log.

Qualifications Experience :

3+ years in materials handling, shipping/receiving, or production support required. Previous leadership experience preferred. Experience in automotive or heavy equipment remanufacturing preferred.

Technical Skills :

Proficiency with ERP systems, inventory control methods (cycle counting, kitting), and BOM management.

Equipment :

Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment (Certification preferred).

Leadership :

Proven ability to lead teams, manage labor allocation, and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Physical/Environment :

Ability to work on a fast-paced production floor while maintaining high focus on daily output and quality goals; must be able to stand for long periods and navigate a manufacturing setting safely including lifting up to 75lbs. PPE is always required on the manufacturing floor.

Behaviors Preferred Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Leader:

Inspires teammates to follow them Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.