Logistics Team Leader (Plant 2 - Night Shift)

Logistics Team Leader

Position Description

Are you proud to be a part of something?  Do you have the determination to provide quality work?  Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?  Are you ready to be a part of a team?  

SMP Automotive System Alabama Inc. develops and manufactures plastic parts and highly integrated modules for the automotive industry. They company is a member of the Motherson Group, one of the 22 largest automotive suppliers worldwide We invite you to view some of our products at: www.smp-automotive.com/en.

SMP is a unique company that solicits and values employee contributions and involvement and invests in employee development in preparation for the challenges of the automotive supply industry.  For prospective team members who possess values, are passionate about what they do and want to truly make a difference, joining our company can be a life-changing opportunity.

We are looking for a talented Logistics Team Leader to join our growing team. You will be responsible for assuring and maintaining the multi-skills of the team, ensuring personnel operative development and promoting and ensuring the use of  safety equipment PPE. 

What you will be responsible for:

• Logistics Team Lead Responsibilities
  • ASN Trucks
    • Coordinate and support ASN truck activity.
    • Ensure required shipment information is accurate and completed on time.
    • Communicate truck status, delays, or issues to management as needed.
  • Manage Forklift Drivers and Pickers
    • Provide daily direction to forklift drivers and pickers.
    • Assign priorities based on production, shipping, and warehouse needs.
    • Escalate performance or staffing concerns to management.
  • 5S Activities
    • Support and maintain 5S standards in logistics and warehouse areas.
    • Monitor housekeeping, organization, labeling, and material flow.
    • Follow up on non-compliance and improvement opportunities.
  • Address Safety Concerns
    • Identify and report safety concerns in the logistics area.
    • Support immediate corrective actions where appropriate.
    • Escalate unresolved safety risks to management.
  • Make KON Shipments
    • Prepare and process KON shipments as required.
    • Ensure shipment accuracy, documentation, and timing expectations are met.
    • Coordinate with shipping personnel and internal stakeholders.
  • Cycle Counts
    • Perform or coordinate cycle counts as assigned.
    • Investigate inventory variances and communicate findings.
    • Support inventory accuracy improvement efforts.
  • Forklift Inspections
    • Ensure forklift inspections are completed as required.
    • Monitor inspection documentation for completion and accuracy.
    • Report forklift defects, damage, or safety issues to the appropriate contact.
  • Manage Overflow
    • Coordinate overflow material storage and movement.
    • Ensure overflow areas remain organized, safe, and clearly identified.
    • Support efficient retrieval and return of overflow materials.
  • Empty Bin Checks
    • Conduct empty bin checks to support inventory accuracy and material availability.
    • Identify discrepancies and communicate issues for correction.
    • Help prevent production shortages related to inaccurate bin status.
  • Shortage Reports
    • Prepare and communicate shortage reports.
    • Support follow-up on missing material, inventory discrepancies, and urgent needs.
    • Work with purchasing, production, and warehouse personnel to support resolution.

What will you bring to the table (Skills/Experience Required):

• High school diploma / GED
• 1 years of operations experience in the automotive manufacturing industry
• Forklift certification a plus
• Rework of plastic parts
• Detect defects of faults in plastic parts
• Basic knowledge in industrial safety
• Multi-skills in different areas of plant
• MS Office
• Great communication
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Conflict Resolution 
• Confident
• Customer Service

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Necessary Attributes:

Must possess our Core Values: Passion for Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity

What will you enjoy from working with us?

• 80 hours of PTO and 32 hours of unplanned PTO (sick) time per year
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401k with company match (100% on 1^st 3% and 50% in 4-5%)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical & Prescription Plans (Pick from 2 plans)
• Delta Dental (Pick from 2 plans)
• EyeMed or VSP Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance Policies for Team Member & Family
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy for Team Member and their families
• 100% Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• 100% Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Paid Volunteer Time (Charity)
• ADP LifeMart Discounts for Team Members
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Safety Shoe Allotment
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allotment
• Team Wear Allotment
• Recognition for your hard work and achievements!
• Opportunity for new challenges! We are growing!
• Paid training.

If you can demonstrate your extraordinary successes in the areas above, then we would love to hear from you! Please gather your resume, along with a summary of your successes referencing the questions above and apply at www.smp-automotive.com/en.

Offers are contingent upon passing all background and drug screen.