Material Team Lead (3rd Shift)

Job Title: Material Team Leader

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

Job Description: The position incumbent ensures, that

• 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 Responsibilities: The position incumbent ensures, that

• 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.

Requirement Profile:

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.