Materials Lead

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful inclusive and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but dont meet every bullet point we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

At Flex we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way we move fast with discipline and purpose and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful inclusive and collaborative culture a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve peoples lives.

Summary:

The Materials Lead position will be based in Libertyvile IL reporting to Program Manager is responsible for leadingthe work of others and participates in work related to shipping receiving inspecting storing issuing and delivering a variety of materials equipment and supplies. Works with independence in carrying out duties with limited supervision

Schedule - 6:30am-6:30pm; Rotating Schedule - Tues Wed Sat Sun - Mon Thurs Fri

Principal Accountabilities

• Coordinates the activities of subordinates and provides day-to-day leadership for material handling inventory control and stockroom operations.
• Reviews difficult or complex work procedures to resolve questions presented by workers and ensure efficient workflow execution.
• Ensures accurate up-to-date inventory records in stockrooms resin storage areas and related material management systems; completes required documentation forms and transaction records.
• Maintains and processes inventory transactions utilizing BAAN and other computerized inventory management systems to support accurate material tracking and control.
• Oversees inventory control activities including cycle counts material reconciliation stock accuracy and material disposition processes.
• Designs stockroom and material storage layouts and oversees reorganization efforts to maximize efficiency material flow and inventory accuracy.
• Authorizes special orders within procedural and established limits.
• Oversees and participates in counting weighing and measuring incoming and outgoing materials to verify quantities and identifying information against bills of lading invoices orders and other records.
• Examines incoming shipments for damage shortages or discrepancies and coordinates corrective actions with suppliers carriers and internal stakeholders.
• Fills orders and issues materials and supplies based on production and operational requirements; documents transactions prepares requisitions computes costs and maintains inventory records.
• Oversees and participates in ordering and replenishing stock items recommending adjustments to inventory levels and material standards as needed.
• Supports molding operations through effective resin management including resin handling storage distribution color mixing processes and material availability.
• Participates in and supports material disposition activities involving non-conforming excess obsolete or returned materials.
• Learns and performs basic operational activities within the centralized resin distribution system including material handling operations associated with the resin room storage silos and related equipment.
• Determines appropriate methods of shipment based on shipping procedures routes and costs; packages weighs and labels shipments and prepares necessary documentation such as bills of lading.
• Safely operates forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport raw materials resin finished goods and inventory throughout the facility.
• Ensures compliance with safety quality inventory control and operational procedures while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilizes computerized automated and inventory management systems to accomplish tasks monitor inventory performance and support production requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of material experience including supervision.
• Warehouse skills: forklift electronic scales pallet jack measuring tools and alignment tools. Required good clerical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers. Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions decimals interest and discounts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret written oral diagrammatic and technical instructions.

What youll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start DateJob Posting End Date

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related non-discriminatory criteria including but not limited to experience qualifications geographic location education external market data and internal equity.

$18.16 USD - $24.51 USDHourly

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Is Sponsorship Available

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age race religion color sex national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability pregnancy status or any other status protected by law. Were happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and well discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex you must complete the application process first).