Team Leader Material Handling

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Leggett & Platt Automotive is a global provider of wire forms, mechanical control cables, wireless charging, as well as seat lumbar, suspension, bolster, actuator, and motor systems. In addition to these award-winning, category-leading products, we offer tailored goods due to our expertise in product development and attention to market trends. Our unique competitive advantages give us unmatched insight into the demands of the consumer.

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Summary:

Ensure proper storage of all goods and materials as well as correct stock levels at all times and in-time supply of Manufacturing and loading/unloading of trucks. Ensure no downtime is caused by missing material.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to coordinate efficient use of responsible resources (holiday, sick leave, overtime, etc.).
• Responsible for the trouble-free reception and storing away of all goods entering the facility. Responsible for the trouble-free commissioning and loading of all goods leaving the facility.
• Responsible for accurate identification, scanning, sorting, and picking of manufacturing goods in the facility.
• Responsible for the correct scanning and sorting of quarantine parts.
• Responsible for trouble-free line supply of manufacturing with all needed materials (RM, packaging, etc.).
• Coordinate the continuous improvement of all material handling processes with the support of lean manufacturing tools.
• Leading a safety-first approach, maintaining a zero-accident culture. Ensures and monitors work, accident prevention, and safe working environment across the business.
• Responsible to coordinate waste disposal.
• Fulfill assigned primary, secondary, and/or tertiary deputy/back-up roles as required on occasion by the business.
• Responsible for preparing daily pick list and the corresponding  customer labels for shipping material handlers.
• Perform scheduled cycle counts.
• Schedule  LTL,FEDEX,UPS shipments as needed.
• Process and finalize shipping documents.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• High School Degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role in the logistics area
• Experienced in the implementation of warehousing methods and scanning systems in warehousing
• Knowledge of LEAN methods in Logistics area
• Knowledge of ERP systems, root cause analyses of errors and definition of countermeasures
• Very good communication skills with different levels
• Very good problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Intercultural competence and hands-on mentality
• Working knowledge of MS Office

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