Group Lead - Service (A Shift)

Description

On January 1, 2021, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd., Keihin Corporation, Showa Corporation and Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd. merged to form Hitachi Astemo, Ltd., a world-leading mobility solutions provider focusing on advanced mobility technologies within the fields of electrification, autonomous driving, and connectivity to help reduce environmental damage, decrease traffic accidents, and improve comfort. The name "Astemo" is derived from the words "Advanced Sustainable Technologies for Mobility" and describes the mission of the integrated company to "provide a safe, sustainable and comfortable mobility life through technologies that contribute to an advanced and sustainable society". Our people are at the heart of achieving these goals, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We recruit and develop people from diverse backgrounds who can bring their skills and experience to our organization and make us even more effective.  Own the Future and become a part of the team. We have a current career opportunity as a Warehose Group Lead.

Shift/s Available

A shift (Monday through Friday) 6:50 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.

Essential Functions

• Ensure all shipments are prepared according to customer specifications. Identify and communicate potential problems to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Lead, coordinate and direct material handlers in their routine duties and activities. Delegate and assign work specific tasks to material handlers as needed.
• Perform functions of other warehouse employees in the event of absences or other operational needs.
• Coordinate new employee and ongoing training and daily operating functions with warehouse management. Write work instructions as assigned.
• Ensure that all company safety rules are being adhered to. Report any safety hazards and incidents to Warehouse Supervisor.
• Oversee progress of supplies, parts, and finished products for early detection of shortages.
• Prepares shipment paperwork such as, but not limited to, BOL, packing slips, invoices, UPS, FedEx, etc.
• Maintain and monitor management of waste stream levels and coordinate scheduling of such pickups.
• Ensure that material handlers provide uninterrupted service to production lines with attention to tight inventory control.
• Support Warehouse Supervisor and other departmental employees in completing daily activities and achieving departmental goals.
• Train material handlers on departmental and/or company policies. Train or delegate training to experienced warehouse personnel on job specifics.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills (such as MS Office, email, etc.).
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Data entry or prior database use and/or ERP (such as PRMS, Oracle) experience preferred.
• Over 2 years warehouse/ inventory experience and at least 2 years experience working in the production/manufacturing industry.
• Must be safety-oriented and detail-oriented.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds frequently.
• 2 years forklift experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment

This position works in a warehouse/production environment. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Since we only hire the best and want to maintain a safe and pleasant work environment for all, final candidates are subject to drug screen and background checks. Hitachi is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.