Logistics Team Lead

Job Description
MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation. Learn more at www.mii.com.
Summary
We are currently looking for a Logistics Team Leader to guide and grow a team to be effective and efficient in all aspects of the shipping process. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping meet the daily and weekly metrics for the team. These goals measure the team's effectiveness of timely and accurate shipments while ensuring proper communication to all parties involved. The candidate will be expected to have a hands-on approach and support their team in day-to-day tasks when needed. Previous experience with process improvement, training and decreasing waste in processes would be beneficial in this role.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of people in the execution of daily logistics tasks, training, and continuous improvement.
• Work together with the Logistics Supervisor to plan and control activities in the Logistics department.
• Ensure purchased, routed, stocked materials are received, inventoried accurately, picked, and shipped by the team.
• Strict adherence to inventory movement and storage expectations for the facility.
• Order fulfillment for both internal customers (production) and external customers.
• Accurate and timely shipping of finished goods to a global customer base.
• Picking, packing, and shipping accurately and efficiently, will be measured.
• Enforce safety rules on team members to avoid injury accidents and production hazards.
• Inspect work done by team members to ensure they meet company standards of good quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area by using standard work planning for the team.
• Continue leadership training to grow as a people leader.
• Call out areas where improvements can be made and drive efficiencies for team growth at the site.
• Support and cover for the Logistics Supervisor.
• Assure timely identification and resolution of issues impacting production.
• Maintain positive employee relations and adhere to Company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices.
• Partner with other departments to resolve issues.
• Work with cross functional teams to implement efficient and effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that Logistics employees are trained against.
• Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty.
• Ability to work overtime as required and perform other duties as required.

Skills & Abilities:
Education & Experience:
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing and warehouse environment in related industry preferred.

• Good knowledge of both Inbound and outbound logistic best practices.
• Strong inventory management skills and focus.
• Ability to lift 24-30lbs.

• Comfortable communicating with all levels internally and externally.
• Demonstrated aptitude for analyzing and interpreting data allowing for proposal/development of practical business solutions.
• Committed to growth mindset and continuous improvement.
• Excellent oral, written communication skills. The ability to communicate effectively on KPI's as well as logistics and compliance issues verbally and in writing, in a clear understandable manner.
• Soft Skills: Showcase good leadership / motivation skills to lead different people with different abilities and character traits. Swift learner and excellent coach to train their teammates and would be expected to have excellent problem-solving skills to effectively handle the challenges and problems in the logistics department. Expected to understand the importance of time management and to always be proactive.
Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office and proficient skills in the Office Suite including Teams. Experience with QAD Manufacturing ERP is a preferred.

License and/or Certification(s):
Forklift certification
COMPETENCIES
To perform job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies (listed in alphabetical order):

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Fiscally Responsible - Understands the impact of daily financial decisions have on the overall health of the business. Considers both short- and long-term fiscal impact of plans and actions. Makes decisions that have positive financial implications for both the local business unit and the overall health of the organization; demonstrates growth mindset.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Judgment & Problem Solving - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Puts success of team above own interests; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• People Leadership - Take the time to understand others, identify their strengths and explore what motivates them. Build them up to help the grow, while insuring the right people are in the right roles and working together as a team focused on the common goal.
• Personal Leadership - Personal Leadership is the leadership of self; the ability to define a direction for your leadership and life, and to move in that direction with consistency and clarity; leads from the inside out; conducting oneself in a manner that is an example for others and works to bring out the best in those around them as a part of the greater MiTek Community; personal leadership is applicable regardless of whether or not there is a direct-reporting relationship.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is in a manufacturing setting where the noise level is typical equipment noise.
MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.
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