Material Flow Team Lead - 1st Shift (B1)

DescriptionSportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)Short-term and long-term disability benefitsBasic life insurance and voluntary life insuranceHospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services401k plan with up to a 4% employer matchPaid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer timeSportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of SportechFurther benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech’s reasonable and good-faith estimate for new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is $23.50 - $27.50 per hour. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).Job SummaryMaintains an inventory of raw materials in stock, on order, and work-in-process in production. Provides inventory information to production schedulers and may investigate inventory accuracy. Reorder materials or issues reorders requests when appropriate.Essential Job FunctionsSupport the production process by coordinating the movement of material into, within and out to manufacturing in a timely and professional mannerReview planned time off- plan and communicate coverage and concerns during daily production meetingReview payroll and PTO requestsReview daily production schedule and ensure all jobs are covered in the market and receiving area to confirm that production and manufacturing commitments are achievedCommunicate to supervisor/manager if there is shortage and/or overage in labor resourcesPerform job completions in a timely mannerDrive team to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area as established through 5S standardsReview weekly 5S audit with team and resolve 5S issues for your areaDocument any safety or environmental issues through incident reporting procedures and participate in safety investigationsEvaluate status of picking, return to stock, and cycle counting processesCapture issues on the material flow countermeasure board, and immediately communicate issues to responsible parties in departments span of controlReconcile inventory discrepancies and report information to finance weeklyOperate a variety of equipment applicable within assigned area (i.e., CRTs, forklifts, etc.).Create, train, and audit to standard work documents and subsequent work instructions for all primary job functionsReview and audit material from negative on hand report dailyReview and process scrap as neededCommunicate daily during pre-shift meeting important announcements, metrics, and pertinent company communications to teamAttend L10 department meetingsAttend production, cell board, and ship board meetings daily escalating inventory and resource constraints as neededProvides coaching and proper documentation on performanceParticipate in quarterly and end of the year performance reviewsParticipate in the requisition and onboarding of new employeesDrive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving, decision making, and recognizing them for outstanding work during daily pre-shift communication meetings and ongoing developmental 1:1’sProcess Outsource JobsPerform other related duties as neededRequirementsRequires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.Forklift training and certification requiredAbility to lift and perform other physically demanding tasks associated with material handling and receivingAccurate counting skillSome computer skillsAbility to collaborate and build relationships with team members