Materials Flow & Secondary Operations Lead

Shape the flow of goods in Warren, MI (48092)Picture your morning: you walk the dock, check the queue, and line up carriers while your team stages outbound orders. You scan inbound product, reconcile it against paperwork, and steer inventory to the right locations so production never misses a beat. By mid‑day you’re coaching a new teammate on safe forklift operation, fine‑tuning a WorldShip label, and resolving a carrier discrepancy. Before the day ends, you validate cycle counts and log audit‑ready records. That’s a typical day for our Materials Flow & Secondary Operations Lead.What you’ll driveDirect daily shipping and receiving activities to ensure on‑time, error‑free processing of all inbound and outbound freight.Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing dock team; deliver hands‑on training and ongoing support.Coordinate closely with production, purchasing, and planning to keep inventory accurate and orders fulfilled.Maintain complete documentation and tracking for every shipment; resolve discrepancies with vendors and carriers.Champion safety—enforce procedures, model safe behaviors, and keep the work area inspection‑ready.Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements that increase throughput and accuracy.Conduct inventory audits and cycle counts to protect inventory integrity.Communicate clearly and professionally with internal partners and external logistics contacts.What you bringHigh school diploma or equivalent; additional logistics/supply chain education is a plus.Hands‑on shipping/receiving experience with prior team leadership preferred.Exceptional organization and attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.Strong communicator with solid interpersonal skills.Comfort juggling multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.Working knowledge of inventory systems and shipping platforms (including UPS WorldShip).Understanding of warehouse safety standards and best practices.Ability to lift and move heavy packages and to operate material‑handling equipment.ProficienciesWarehouse operationsWeighing raw materialsMeets physical demands of the roleClear, professional communicationManufacturing environment experienceBasic computer literacyUPS WorldShipTools & technologies you’ll handleLabeling systemsWrapping machinesPallet jacksForkliftsReady to keep product moving and teams aligned? Join us in Warren, MI 48092 and lead the operation that keeps our customers on schedule.