Lead 1 - Warehouse Material Handler

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Job Summary

Coordinates and leads the activities for designated work area. Activities include managing inventory accurately and safely in the effort of meeting or exceeding customer and company requirements. Leads by example in these activities and assists supervisor with managing, directing and training the warehouse associates.

Job Duties

- Lead day-to-day work activities, readily respond to team members’ issues and concerns and ensure all Distribution tasks are completed according to customer requirements and company standards

- Assist in operating machinery and provide additional support to fill resource gaps in designated department when needed

- Assign routine tasks to team members, audit the quality and accuracy of their work, and provide coaching when appropriate

- Train new hires and provide information to Manager and Supervisor regarding their progress and unique learning needs

- Monitor performance, report issues, and provide input into review process

- Assist in preparing warehouse for customer visits, audits (both internal and external), tours, etc.

- Assist with productivity monitoring, data input, and reporting

- Move materials, supplies, and finished goods inventory to/from designated storage locations using radio frequency (RF) and lift truck equipment

- Utilize JDE, RFS, and RF technology to transact the movement of inventory and ship product

- Pick, label, stage, wrap, and load orders/shipments

- Assist in administering and auditing Housekeeping Program

- Inspect materials, final products and machinery for defects

- Implement process improvement initiatives as needed

- Ensure that department output meets organizational expectation

- Guide the manufacturing/operations team in interpreting existing processes and policies and assist in the development of efficiencies or process improvements

- Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately

- Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)

- Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures

- Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

- Perform work under minimal supervision

- Handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff

- Possess comprehensive working knowledge of subject matter

- 4 to 6 years of experience, including experience driving powered industrial equipment

- Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group

- Powered industrial equipment certification preferred

Competencies/ Skills

- Ability to interpret work instructions

- Ability to follow written and verbal directions

- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills

- Intermediate mathematical skills

- Proficient use of computers, JDE/MRP systems, RFS or trans-collector solutions, and MS office

- Proficiency in use of requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, packing lists, bill of ladings, master bill of ladings, etc.

- Familiarity with general warehouse operations, procedures, equipment, and terminology

- Intermediate use of required gaging instruments and the application of such instruments

- Manual dexterity

- Leadership skills

- Ability to foster teamwork

- Good interpersonal skills

- Good problem-solving skills

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.