Material Flow Specialist

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Own hands-on warehouse and production tasks including visual management (labeling, signage), lineside inventory organization, stock relocation, and replenishment system execution (Kanban, Supermarkets)
• Maintain organized, efficient material flow to support uninterrupted production schedules
• Create and maintain process flow charts to document material handling procedures
• Identify simple variants from standard processes and escalate to Material Flow Engineers
• Assist in implementing 5S, visual management, and other Lean Manufacturing principles on the production floor
• Provide tactical execution support for Material Flow Engineering projects
• Conduct time-and-motion studies to gather baseline operational data
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and change management efforts

Job requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
• 3–5 years in manufacturing, warehousing, fulfillment, or logistics environments
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, inventory control, and replenishment systems (Kanban, Supermarkets)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, particularly Excel or Sheets for data entry and basic analysis. Exposure to ERP or WMS systems is a plus
• Strong attention to detail with ability to document processes and provide clear status updates to management
• Willingness to travel up to (Insert) to support multi-site operations
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete manufacturing floors for extended periods and lift/move up to (insert)
• Background in fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environments (aerospace, automotive, defense, or robotics)