Materials Team Lead

Milwaukee Electronics•Canby, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee Electronics is a leading provider of innovative manufacturing solutions, combining decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver superior results. Our mission is to empower businesses with tailored solutions, enabling growth and success in an ever-evolving market. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to driving innovation and shaping the future of manufacturing. The Materials Team Lead is responsible for coordinating and executing end-to-end material flow activities in support of manufacturing operations, including kitting, inventory accuracy, and material movement across the factory. This is a working lead role, combining hands-on material handling with day-to-day direction, training, and workflow coordination for the materials team. The role supports production readiness and quality execution through partnership, accountability, and continuous improvement, helping ensure materials are accurate, available, and flowing efficiently to meet customer and factory needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
3+ years of experience in materials, inventory control, material flow, and shipping/receiving within a manufacturing environment
Prior experience as a working lead, lead operator, or informal team lead, providing day-to-day direction and task coordination
Hands-on experience supporting end-to-end material flow for production, including kitting and inventory movement
Ability to coordinate daily workflow and support manufacturing and production schedules
Experience training employees and ensuring compliance with work instructions and standard work
Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow documented processes and maintain inventory accuracy
Basic computer skills for inventory transactions, data entry, and documentation
Ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively across teams, and follow through on commitments

Nice To Haves

Experience in electronics manufacturing
Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems
Experience with kit audits, cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, and material staging
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or 6S
Experience providing real-time coaching, guidance, or performance feedback
Experience supporting onboarding coordination or training compliance

Responsibilities

Serve as a working lead, actively supporting factory-wide material flow including kit audits, inventory movement, storage, receiving, and shipping
Ensure materials are accurate, staged, and available to support production schedules and prevent shortages, delays, or line disruptions
Coordinate and prioritize daily workflow and task assignments for the materials and material-handling team supporting production
Work cross-functionally to identify, document, and resolve material, inventory, or process issues, communicating clearly and acting transparently
Ensure 100% training compliance for the assigned shift
Coordinate onboarding and training for new team members
Provide real-time coaching, guidance, and hands-on support, leading by example and taking ownership of outcomes
Adhere to documented processes and partner with process owners to continuously improve material flow and make it easier for teams to succeed
Provide timely performance feedback to the shift supervisor regarding workflow execution and team support needs
Champion safety and 6S standards within materials and production workspaces
Collaborate with other leads to provide coverage during supervisor time off
Maintain reliable on-site attendance (this role must be performed on site)