Materials Lead

As a Materials Lead, you will support the day-to-day operations of the materials and inventory function while providing hands-on leadership to Material Handlers and Stock Clerks. In this role, you will help coordinate the movement, storage, and accuracy of materials required for production while ensuring team members follow safety standards and established operating procedures.

You’ll work closely with production, warehouse, and inventory teams to ensure materials are available when needed, workflows remain efficient, and department goals related to safety, quality, and production deadlines are met.

What You’ll Be Doing Materials Coordination & Inventory Control

Support the coordination, receipt, storage, handling, and movement of raw materials, purchased parts, and production supplies

Ensure production teams have the materials required to meet daily and scheduled production demands

Maintain accurate inventory transactions and assist in monitoring inventory levels

Support inventory control processes including cycle counts and discrepancy resolution

Assist with physical inventory counts and month-end inventory activities as needed

Follow and reinforce company standard operating procedures related to materials handling and safety

Provide day-to-day guidance and support to Material Handlers and Stock Clerks

Help ensure team members follow safety practices and department procedures

Coordinate daily tasks and workflow to support production schedules

Assist with onboarding and training new team members on equipment, systems, and processes

Communicate with supervisors and cross-functional teams to resolve material issues quickly

Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Previous lead or senior materials handler experience

Experience with ERP systems such as Sage X3

Forklift certification or experience operating warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.)

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Associate or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in supply chain, logistics, or related field

Don’t meet every single requirement? At TransPak, we are building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this, or other, openings