Lead Material Handler

Description

Job Summary: Flow leader for the material handling team responsible for issuing and delivering materials to the production area, tracking inventory, and managing shipments and receipts. Key Highlights: 1. Offers world-class engineering through innovative thermal products. 2. Positive work environment, cutting-edge technology, and professional development. 3. Promotes continuous improvement, communication, and service-oriented leadership. Why Work at Watlow? Would you like to work in the fascinating world of industrial technology? Watlow is a global leader in technology and manufacturing; for over 100 years, we have dedicated ourselves to delivering world-class engineering through innovative thermal products and systems that drive our customers’ success and improve people’s lives worldwide. **Our corporate values guide us at all times:** Always do the right thing, Continuously learn and improve, Respect everyone, and Lead with service and humility. At Watlow Mexico, we offer a positive work environment, cutting-edge technology, and excellent professional development opportunities across our three facilities located in El Marqués, Querétaro. **Job Summary:** Flow leader for the material handling team responsible for issuing and delivering materials to the production area, tracking inventory, and managing the shipment and receipt of materials to ensure proper flow. Ensures safe and efficient movement of materials within a shipping center, warehouse, or storage facility. Functional Contribution * Uses judgment to resolve problems and knows when to escalate issues to other levels. * Performs technical problem-solving for processes, equipment, and products. * Participates in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities. * Trains and mentors others in specific skills. * Identifies opportunities to reduce waste and improve processes. * Demonstrates communication, leadership, and openness skills. Skills, Capabilities, and Proficiency (Responsibility Matrix) * Leads organizational procurement and inventory management activities, including raw material receipt, material flow, and finished goods distribution. * Supports production scheduling on all matters related to material flow to meet production schedules and customer requirements. * Plans and coordinates the physical movement of materials, parts, finished goods, and information to ensure cost optimization and service-level targets. * Establishes and implements processes to ensure timely disposition of obsolete and excess materials. * Trains shipping department personnel on roles or responsibilities related to global logistics strategies. * Monitors key material performance indicators, such as cycle counts, inventory turnover, and safety stock levels. * Communicates freight transportation information to customers or suppliers via transportation management systems, electronic logistics platforms, or electronic cargo information systems to improve transportation efficiency, speed, or service quality. * Resolves issues related to transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer concerns. * Issues and delivers correct materials to the production floor, maintains inventory control, and manages shipment and receipt of materials to ensure proper flow. * Receives and verifies quality and quantity of incoming material shipments. * Packages, packs, inspects product quality, weighs, organizes, and reviews documentation for shipments. * Loads and unloads materials within a warehouse or storage facility. * Operates manual pallet jacks, forklifts, cranes, or any other material handling equipment to move materials to and from locations or transport vehicles within the facility. * Promotes continuous improvement by participating in Lean Kaizen events. * Navigates and utilizes software platforms employed for material shipment and receipt. * Has experience resolving problems to improve inventory cycle counting and replenishment systems. **Business Partner:** * Builds strong relationships and provides effective communication, prioritization, and alignment among value streams, sites, business units, and functions. * Demonstrates ability to interact with external business partners and ensure seamless integration of supply chain processes. * Follows up as needed with all teams to expedite material and document flow, ensuring adherence to production schedules and customer expectations. * Collaborates with Scheduling, Planning, Commercial Compliance, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and the Materials team. **Center of Excellence:** * Demonstrates capabilities in material management, MRP (Material Requirements Planning), pull systems, flow, and application of Lean concepts. * Possesses high attention to detail, follow-up discipline, and customer-service focus. * Promotes continuous improvement in material flow systems. * Excellent customer service, interpersonal communication, organizational, and communication skills. * Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools. * Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills. Possesses exceptional ability to resolve conflicts and manage situations involving disagreements or tensions. **Requirements:** * Completed high school diploma (Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a similar role). **Benefits:** The Watlow Total Compensation Plan Your health, well-being, and financial stability—and that of your family—are our top priorities. The Watlow Total Compensation Plan includes competitive pay and a comprehensive range of benefits and perks to support your career: * Bi-weekly salary payment * Major and minor medical expense insurance * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * 13% savings fund * 10% food vouchers * Vacation: Year 1 – 13 days (increasing annually per law + 1 additional day) * Vacation bonus: 50% * Year-end bonus: 27 days * Statutory benefits