Material Handling Team Leader, Carthage

Material Handling Team Leader
The Material Handling Team Leader at Schreiber Foods, Inc. is responsible for leading and developing a team of partners while ensuring the safe, efficient, and accurate flow of materials across the facility.
This role owns inventory integrity and material handling operations across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, ensuring alignment between physical and system inventory.
The Team Leader drives execution of daily operations, partners cross-functionally to meet production and customer requirements, and leads continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
This position plays a critical role in delivering operational results by building partner capability, reinforcing standards, and driving accountability across material handling systems, processes, and external warehouse operations.
What You'll Do
Lead, train, and supervise a team of material handlers, including scheduling, performance management, and fostering a safe, productive work environment
Provide floor leadership for material handling and palletizing operations, including inspections, investigations, and WQM support
Coordinate and prioritize daily material handling activities, including receiving, put-away, picking, staging, and loading to meet production schedules and shipping requirements
Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, Transportation, Distribution, and Warehousing teams to optimize material flow
Ensure batch accuracy and inventory integrity across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Lead inventory processes, including cycle counts, line/staging location accuracy, and plant-wide reconciliation
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, product issues, customer complaints, and shipping/receiving errors
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve operational safety
Oversee the safe and efficient use of material handling equipment and coordinate maintenance needs, including forklift upkeep and inspections
Support team training and system utilization, including warehouse systems and Hive superuser responsibilities
Enforce company safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all partners
Generate and analyze reports on inventory levels, material movement, and team performance
Manage external warehouse operations, including rework/trim loads and disposition of rejected materials
What you will need to succeed
High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
3+ years of experience in material handling, warehousing, or logistics within a manufacturing or food processing environment.
1+ year of demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a team-based setting.
Proficiency in operating various material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks) with valid certification(s) preferred.
Strong understanding of inventory management principles and warehouse operations.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Proficient in basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite); experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is a plus.
Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices related to material handling and warehousing.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and perform physical tasks associated with material handling.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.