Materials Group Leader

Industrial & Manufacturing

$ 60000 - $ 72000 / Year
location_onMc Calla, Alabama
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Materials Group Leader

Automotive Manufacturing | Full-Time | 1st Shift

Are you a hands-on leader with experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations and material management within a manufacturing environment? We're looking for a Materials Group Leader to lead our 1st shift shipping and receiving team at a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes and ensuring customers receive products on time.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and supervise first shift shipping, receiving and material handling operations
  • Promote and maintain a safe work environment for all team members
  • Oversee warehouse organization, inventory flow, 5S and Lean Manufacturing initiatives
  • Manage shipping documentation, labels, ASNs and material transactions using ERP/shipping systems
  • Ensure on-time delivery of finished products to customers while maintaining shipping accuracy
  • Coordinate with customers regarding shortages, returns and logistics concerns
  • Create and maintain reports, tracking tools and analytical spreadsheets to support daily operations
  • Develop work instructions, procedures and training materials for shipping and receiving processes
  • Manage returnable containers, shipping supplies and warehouse organization
  • Monitor shipping schedules, dock staging and shipment tracking reports
  • Support inventory accuracy and production control activities
  • Coach, develop and train Team Leaders and associates while driving continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

  • Associate's degree preferred or equivalent leadership experience
  • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in an automotive manufacturing shipping, receiving or materials environment
  • Previous supervisory experience leading hourly employees and Team Leaders
  • Experience with inventory control and/or production control
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Experience with ERP or shipping systems; SAP and Future 3 experience is a plus
  • Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
  • Strong analytical abilities with solid math skills
  • Knowledge of warehouse operations, Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles
  • Safety-focused with experience in safe work practices
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends as business demands require

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • Join a stable, growing Tier 1 automotive manufacturer
  • Lead a high-performing materials team in a fast-paced environment
  • Play a key role in customer satisfaction and operational success
  • Opportunity to make an impact through continuous improvement initiatives
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

If you're an experienced materials or shipping leader ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!



Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $72,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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