Warehouse Group Leader

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets.

We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions.

Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Warehouse Group Leader will be responsible for warehouse applications throughout the facility including shipping, receiving, and material handling. The goals of this role are ensuring safe/efficient use of team labor, on time/right sized/damage free delivery to internal and external customers, speedy/damage free receipt of materials, accurate material transactions, and a high level of 5S for warehouse areas.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains a personnel structure and staffing level to accomplish the Receiving, Warehouse and Shipping operational goals in an effective and efficient manner.
• Plans and coordinates work, trains and motivates, monitors, and evaluates performance of associates; ensures their ability to safely operate material handling equipment to move materials to and from storage configurations; counsels, records, and disciplines, as necessary.
• Administers the accurate recording of inventory transactions by associates as well as creation of documents related to receipts and shipments
• Develops secondary leaders to effectively oversee the daily routines of crew members in the Supervisor's absence.
• Key leader in physical inventory
• Supports provision of appropriate equipment and racking to ensure the safe transport and storage of all materials.
• Provides for the timely and accurate completion of preventative maintenance prescribed for such equipment.
• Ensures material handling equipment is well maintained
• Oversees the rotation, documentation, and 5S of inventories maintaining accuracy and FIFO (First In, First Out) in on- and off-site warehouse storage areas
• Measures and reports indicators of department accuracy and efficiency
• Supports and proposes continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommends adjustments to staffing and equipment budgets related to warehouse needs
• Teach and enforce company policy including Quality System requirements
• Lead investigation and resolution of receipt and shipment errors/damage.
• Supports PFEP database maintenance as requested
• Assures Warehouse team follows standard work, and are coordinated and efficient
• Works with cross functional team to maintain designated storage throughout facility for raw components, finished goods, and WIP locations

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• B.S. or B.A. in Logistics/Business preferred, or related field
• 3-5 years’ experience in materials movement and management
• 2 years of supervisory experience (Manufacturing preferred)
• Demonstrated understanding of ERP methodology & Customer / Supplier data interface
• APICS preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

LOCATION AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel is limited in this role

Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.