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This position is for a Team Leader Shipping/Receiving with a company located in Madison, MS.

Responsibilities: Coordination of product through daily processes. Assign, organize, prioritize and communicate expectations and workload for material handling team. Track results against expectations for department and take corrective action on results. Assist in resolving conflict between employees. Train material handling, shipping and receiving associates on requirements, how to read standard work instructions. Use MSS to track parts for production. Work with planning, quality, and engineering as required to allow for better flow of material. Assist Supervisor/Value Stream Mgr. in conducting & facilitating team meetings. Provide job assignment information to area supervisor as required in order to assist supervisor with preparation of individual employee performance reviews. Use data collection and reporting techniques to analyze data and determine appropriate course of action. Lead High Performance Teams. Works with Customer Service to resolve issue or acquire information. Assist Material Handling, Shipping, and Receiving as required.

Additional Comments: The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent required. 7-10 years experience in manufacturing environment, assembly required.

Technical Depth and Breadth: Advanced computer skills. Knowledge of Excel & Access programs. Able to follow written/verbal instructions and directions in English. Ability to interpret written material and maintain appropriate documentation. Ability to use charts, tables, handbooks, and wide variety of precision measuring instruments and gauges.  Learns and maintains required skill and proficiency to successfully accomplish full job responsibilities; willingly takes on new assignments and cross trains in other areas. Able to work proficiently (3/4 dot on Skills Matrix) in assigned cells.

Problem Solving and Analytical Skills: In coordination with team members, initiate  contact with other support groups to resolve problems. Actively participate in improvement activities, Lean and Kaizen projects, HPT and TIB meetings. Learn structured problem solving skills. Provide suggestions for improvement. Consistently open to change and new ideas.

Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills: Dependable, prompt and reliable with good overall attendance; present at work station when required. Demonstrate ability to get along with others; behave professionally; treat all coworkers with respect and dignity consistent with Parker Values and Code of Conduct. Actively participate; gain cooperation and trust; and deal with conflicts effectively. Builds and leverages strong relationships beyond the production area to accomplish team goals.

Communication/Contact with Others: Able to read, understand and follow written & verbal instructions and directions in English. Keep others informed, provide accurate and timely feedback, communicate clearly, listen and be receptive to feedback. Able to interface effectively with other areas outside of Department. Able to lead teams, facilitate meetings, and present team results.

Physical and Mental Demands: With or without reasonable accommodation: Required to sit, stand, bend & reach. May be required to stand, sit or alternate between sitting and standing for 8+ hours at a time, based on business needs. Require near vision acuity, color vision, and visual accommodation to see and manipulate small parts at near point for extended periods of time. Good hand/eye coordin tion and manual dexterity. Rotate functions in cells as needed. Frequent lifting or moving of lightweight (<20 lbs.) materials, occasional lifting up to 26 lbs. Use of Personal Protective Equipment as required, may include safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and/or any other equipment deemed necessary. Exposure to oil, grease and dirt.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability