Materials Lead

Company: OWENS CORNING
Location: Joplin
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

PURPOSE OF THE JOBMaterials Lead role is an expert for the warehousing process which includes, but is not limited to, the unloading, storage, loading and transporting of materials and finished goods, maintaining accurate records and inventory security. This role oversees warehouse employees and daily operation of assigned warehouse function/department(s) to ensure compliance with Owens Corning policies and procedures through safely verifying product quantity, quality, and efficiency.Reports to: The Materials Lead is an hourly position reporting to the Plant Controller.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that department and Owens Corning safety rules are being communicated and followed, including PPE usage and loading practices.
• Know plant EPA goals or requirements and insures goals are met on a daily basis.
• Ensure productivity of all employees assigned to designated shift by maintaining a motivated and open working environment.
• Create and maintain a general housekeeping schedule in accordance with plant standard 5S protocol with responsibilities to ensure cleaning throughout the shift; maintain a safe work environment.
• Planning, organizing and controlling of Warehouse over-all operations. Manage stock control: the self-assured receipt, storage, retrieval and timely delivery of goods; shipment loading and transferring; document recording and data entry into system.
• Constantly plan out all warehouse resources and activities in relation to company objectives and set targets
• Plans the staging and efficient organization of materials within the warehouse
• Monitor and work with other employees to ensure materials received are counted and recorded correctly and are within acceptable quality standards based upon visual evaluation.
• Completes records and reports, (including, but not limited to Shipping/Receiving Report, Purchase Order Form, etc.).
• Prepares, loads and/or ships various outbound materials for delivery, (including, but not limited to, equipment, return orders, rework items, etc.).
• Operates terminal to enter and retrieve data (including, but not limited to, Purchase Orders, Bills of Lading, etc.).
• Ensure daily inspections of fork trucks are performed.
• Participate in operations management meetings on behalf of supervisors if requested.
• Assist supervisor in controlling material and labor costs and efficiencies in the department.
• Assist supervisor in efforts to control waste, cost reductions, and process improvements.
• Assist in accident/incident investigations for injuries, near-misses, and property damage and support corrective actions.
• Lead stretching activities and provide daily communications to the department employees at the beginning of the shift.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, replacements, and repair as necessary.
• Communicate information to the supervisor and department employees of the next shift to ensure effective and safe operations, efficient equipment and material usage, and quality assurance.
• Mediate problems between employees as necessary.
• Other activities as may be assigned in order to maintain production requirements of the department or plant. Work assignments will be made at the discretion of management.JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum of two (2) years related experience and/or training in an industrial/manufacturing environment
  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the USEXPERIENCE:
    • Previous Manufacturing Shift Lead experience highly preferred
    • Two year Associates degree in technical related field highly preferred
    • Experience operating powered industrial equipment such as forklift, Bobcat, overhead cranes, and hoistsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:The employee should hold the following abilities:
      • Freight Shipping
      • Inbound receiving and put away
      • Inventory Accuracy
      • Production Supply
      • Raw materials warehouse
      • Must be able to read, write, and speak English
      • Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
      • Champion of Wellness, Six Sigma, TPM, and 5S practices
      • Willingness to support training and cross-functional efforts
      • Intermediate knowledge of MS Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) Knowledge of SAP preferred
      • Must have the ability to train and coach others
      • Must have strong process acumen and high mechanical aptitude
      • Must be able to secure and maintain job related qualifications and certifications as required by the nature of this position
      • Possess strong communication and organizational skills
      • Ability to multi-task
      • Strong internal and external customer service skills
      • Work well in team environment
      • Work independently
      • Basic mathematical calculations and measurements
      • Must maintain schedule flexibility to ensure smooth production
      • Pass drug screen prior to employment
      • Acceptable background check
      • Pass pre-employment physical
      • Pass Work Keys assessment NCRC+PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
        • Non-Rotating shifts - 12 hour
        • Stand for extended prolonged periods during 12 hour shift
        • Work overtime as needed
        • Meet the physical demands of the work environmentBENEFITSOwens Corning employees take pride in delivering a material difference, we take pride in offering benefits that improve their life and health. We offer a total compensation opportunity that not only rewards extraordinary employees, but helps them to drive impact with our customers, and the world around them. Owens Corning provides a range of competitive benefit options, allowing you to choose based on your individual needs.HEALTHBeing able to make a difference means having options that fit your lifestyle. That's why Owens Corning offers a variety of competitive healthcare options to protect you and your dependents from significant health events. These include:
          • Medical and prescription drug coverage that allow you to contribute to health savings accounts (HSA) pre-tax.
          • Dental coverage (including orthodontia)
          • Vision coverageFINANCIAL GROWTHBuilding a career that makes a difference means focusing on all aspects of your future. Owens Corning helps you take care of retirement by offering a market-competitive 401(k) savings plan. While you build your nest egg, you can also take part in the long-term success of our company. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) provides U.S. employees the opportunity to purchase Owens Corning stock at a 15 percent discount every six month.VACATIONFostering curiosity and building teams that think differently are key to our success. Keeping that spark alive in our employees means ensuring they have time outside of work. So paid vacation and holidays are available to all our employees from their first day of employment. Full-time employees receive vacation time based on total professional tenure.LIFEWe all have a life outside of work-and that's why we've put together a range of benefits that help you maintain just the right balance to thrive. After all, your personal success is just as important as your work successes. We offer:
            • $50,000 of basic life insurance coverage for all full-time employees
            • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
            • Access to group universal life insurance, personal accident, critical illness, or hospital indemnity insurance, and identity protection and monitoring insurance
            • Adoption and Family Assistance - OC is committed to helping employees in their endeavor to build a family, including financial assistance for adoption and surrogacy
            • Flexible work arrangements
            • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
            • A rebate program that allows employees to receive a rebate of up to $2,000 every four years for purchases of OC's wide range of products for new construction or home improvementPARENTAL LEAVEOwens Corning provides two weeks paid time off for all new parents. This includes both mothers and fathers at the time of birth or the adoption of a child.WELLNESSOur Healthy Living program empowers our employees by taking a holistic approach to health. Programs and platforms focused on six aspirations (Know your Numbers, Physical Activity, Nutrition, Financial Health, Tobacco-Free, and Healthy Minds) allow employees to engage daily and earn rewards for their investment. Plus, at some locations, there are on-site wellness facilities that help you achieve all your health goals.

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