Process Lead, Water Spiders

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life.With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock 'n' roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT's 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics Position Purpose As a Water Spider Process Lead, you serve as an advanced material-flow specialist responsible for ensuring optimized, continuous production support across multiple work areas. You will independently coordinate material movement, oversee workflow readiness, anticipate production needs, and support improvement initiatives across the department. Responsibilities Full mastery of all Water Spider I and II duties. Serve as the primary material-flow specialist for multiple production zones. Anticipate material and component needs and take proactive action to prevent downtime. Coordinate material staging for upcoming jobs using advanced planning and scheduling tools Identify, communicate, and correct issues affecting material availability or line readiness. Partner with production leads to align material movement with takt time and build schedules Execute process improvements and assist with root-cause analysis related to material flow Maintain strict adherence to safety procedures and lead by example in safe material handling Attend meetings, training, and improvement events as required Perform additional duties as assigned to meet departmental and business needs Position RequirementsAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience (2–4+) years in a manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment) may be considered in lieu of a degree. Minimum of 1–2 years in a leadership, lead, or process ownership capacity preferred. Experience working in fast-paced, project-based or custom manufacturing environments strongly preferred. ERP system experience required (preferably Epicor or similar systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) Experience using communication and workflow tools (e.g., Slack, Asana, Microsoft Teams) Working Conditions and Physical Effort The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to frequently walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel each day. Specific requirements are: Must be able to stand for extended periods of time Must be able to lift or move 50+ lbs. Must be able to carry 50 lbs. Must be able to pull or push50+ lbs. Work conditions of the role are: Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions. Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, safety toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical limitations or disabilities. If there are specific physical needs related to lifting, walking, or any other task, candidates are encouraged to discuss their requirements during the hiring process. The organization will make every effort to accommodate these needs to ensure equal opportunities for all employees. LI-BO1 TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.