Description

Job Purpose:

The Materials Lead provides oversight to the material handling team by performing various activities and functions related to the packaging and movement of materials throughout operations. The Lead will perform inventory control activities to maintain inventory accuracy and provide backup support within the materials team.

KEY DELIVERABLES

Inventory

• Ensures inventory accuracy meets management expectations
• Coordinates and executes picking and put-away of materials 
• Prepares and communicates inventory and performance reports to management
• Coordinates and executes inventory cycle counts and material reconciliations 

Production

• Assigns tasks to the materials team as needed to meet operations production plan
• Ensures packaging of finished goods is completed seamlessly to sustain production runs
• Ensures timely execution of materials and respective system transactions 
• Provides backup support to Shipping and Receiving Clerk and Material Handlers
• Coordinates breaks, lunches, and any other production interruptions for assigned team members.
• Coordinates and provides training as needed for assigned team members

Regulatory

• Complies with all procedures and policies concerning quality and medical device regulations and coordinates appropriate training as needed
• Verifies PM & Calibration compliances 
• Ensures documentation follows standard operating process (SOP) and work instructions following good documentation practices(GDP) 

Health and Safety

• Ensures compliance with a safe work environment according to federal, state, and Northgate policies and OSHA if applicable

Requirements

 QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND WORKING CONDITIONSMinimum Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years previous Materials Handler experience
• 1 year ERP and inventory management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to read and write in English 
• Basic computer literacy 

Preferred skills and knowledge

• Previous experience in the medical industry or medical devices 
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment

Working Conditions

• Warehouse environment
• Standing for prolonged periods of time - up to 8 hours per day
• Noise level is moderate
• Ability to positively react to a constant changing environment, subject to priority changes and short notice activity

1. Frequently lift up to 75 lbs.
2. Occasional Overtime is required