Material Control Technician Lead

The Material Control Technician Lead has the responsibility to optimize the efficient flow of goods, materials, and resources to support production activities. This includes planning, implementing, and controlling the movement and storage of products from receipt from vendors to shipment of completed goods. The goal is to ensure production needs are met by timely and efficient stocking, managing and anticipating needs to support production to the highest quality standards within sometimes stringent deadlines.   

 

Accountabilities: 

• Train new team members on all processes and procedures within Production Support.  
• Coordinate and assist with the receiving function at the facility to receive all materials both purchased by Procurement as well as owner-supplied materials.  This may include (but not limited to) components, gear, raw materials (steel/copper), and consumables.  
• Coordinate and assist the Production Support Technicians to ensure the required flow of materials from inventory to the production floor, including regular restocking of all consumable and project components.  
• Coordinate and assist with the creation of all labels, wire markers, mimic bus, and other identification plates for all production activities.    
• Lead and participate in all daily and regular production meetings.    
• Under the direction of the Production Support Manager, coordinate the control and logistics of sheet metal and copper parts once completed in the metal fabrication shop.  This includes tracking to and from powder coating as well as internal and between production facilities.  
• Coordinate and assist with shipping and receiving logistics including inspection of items received and packaging of items for shipment as well as coordination of shipping details.  
• Responsible for schedule inventory cycle counting and quarterly inventory.  Provide reports and collaborate with the Procurement/Inventory team to ensure product can be properly counted.    
• Responsible for collaborating with Production Floor Team and Production Testing Team on the fulfilment of all documentation related to production. Ensure all documentation is returned at the completion of any project for proper digital records.    
• Transport material throughout warehouse with forklift observing all safety protocols.  
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.  
• 1-2 years of previous Inventory experience preferred.  
• Valid driver’s license.  
• Other preferred certifications (must be willing to undergo training provided by DVM if certifications not already held):  
  • OSHA10  
  • CPR  
  • Forklift experience and/or certification  
• AutoCAD experience, a plus!  
• Satisfactory completion of additional background screening.  
• Required Skill/Abilities: 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  
• Proficiency in logistics software and systems.  
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.  
• Strong leadership and communication skills (both verbal and written).  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.  
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.  
• Be proficient in the use of hand tools (i.e. ruler, scale, tape measure, calipers) and power tools.  
• Ability to interpret blueprint diagrams.  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.  
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.  
• Possess/acquire certification to use of lifting/ moving equipment such as a pallet jack and fork truck.  
• High dedication to quality of results to avoid rework.  

Supervisory Requirements

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.  
• Strong leadership and communication skills (both verbal and written).  
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.  

Performance Metrics  

• Attendance & Punctuality: Maintain 97% attendance rate with minimal tardiness.  
• Teamwork & Communication: Receive positive feedback from team leaders or operators on responsiveness and attitude.  
• Performance objectives, and their related measures, are determined in relation to the Strategic Plan; these are presented in accordance with Mission Critical Group’s “Policy, Objectives, Leadership Commitment and Communication” procedure.  
• Safety Compliance: Zero safety violations or incidents; full adherence to PPE and safety protocol.  
• This position is jointly accountable to achieve targets on the following measures to help drive organizational and department success. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands    

• This is a FLSA non-exempt position paid on an hourly basis. Overtime may be required based on production demands, including extended shifts, weekends, or holidays.    
• This role is based on the production floor. The position requires standing for extended periods, working around machinery, and adherence to all safety and compliance standards.    
• Mobility: Ability to move around the manufacturing plant, including walking, standing, and climbing stairs.   
• Manual Dexterity: Occasional use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.   
• Lifting: Ability to lift and carry items up to fifty (50) pounds. All lifting should be done following OSHA standards.   
• Visual and Auditory Requirements: Must be able to see and hear well enough to navigate the plant safely and communicate effectively with team members.   

A Note to our Recruitment Partners: We really appreciate the interest, but MCG currently manages hiring through our internal team. We love getting to know our candidates directly! Because of this, we don’t accept unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time. If we ever need an extra hand, we’ll be sure to reach out to the community. Thanks for understanding!

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