Put-Away / Receiving Lead of Materials

The Put-Away / Receiving Lead of Materials is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the accurate, safe, and efficient movement of received materials from the receiving area to designated storage locations or points of use. This position provides day-to-day leadership and direction to materials receiving and put-away personnel, ensures proper identification and storage of materials, maintains inventory accuracy, and supports the timely availability of materials for production and operational requirements.

• Coordinate daily receiving and put-away activities to ensure materials are processed and stored accurately and efficiently.
• Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, and support to receiving and materials personnel to maintain effective workflow and productivity.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, packing documentation, system records, and established receiving requirements.
• Ensure materials are properly identified, labeled, counted, inspected, and documented prior to put-away.
• Coordinate the movement of materials from receiving areas to designated warehouse, storage, production, or point-of-use locations.
• Ensure materials are placed in the correct storage locations based on established inventory-control procedures, material requirements, and system assignments.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations and ensure all material movements are properly recorded in applicable ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems.
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies involving material quantities, part numbers, labels, storage locations, damaged materials, and system transactions.
• Coordinate with Production, Materials Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Warehouse Operations, Distribution, and other departments to ensure materials are available when required.
• Prioritize put-away activities based on production schedules, material requirements, inventory needs, and operational priorities.
• Monitor material flow and identify potential shortages, delays, space constraints, or other issues that may affect production or warehouse operations.
• Ensure materials are stored in accordance with established handling, storage, quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Support FIFO, lot control, serial number control, expiration-date management, and other applicable inventory-control practices.
• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, inventory reconciliation, and investigation of inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to receiving, material movement, storage locations, and inventory transactions.
• Monitor the condition and organization of storage areas and ensure materials are maintained in a clean, orderly, and accessible manner.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, storage utilization, inventory accuracy, productivity, and overall warehouse efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with the implementation of process and operational improvements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide effective day-to-day leadership and direction to receiving and material put-away personnel.
• Establish and reinforce expectations related to safety, productivity, quality, accuracy, attendance, and adherence to company procedures.
• Monitor team performance and provide coaching and feedback as appropriate.
• Assist with the training and onboarding of employees on receiving, material handling, inventory control, system transactions, and put-away procedures.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, communication, and a positive workplace culture.
• Assist management in identifying staffing, training, performance, equipment, and operational needs.
• Support the consistent application of company policies, procedures, and material-control standards.

Inventory and Material Control Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory quantities and storage locations within applicable systems.
• Ensure material transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support the proper control of lot numbers, serial numbers, expiration dates, and other material traceability requirements, as applicable.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with appropriate departments.
• Ensure materials are available and properly staged to support production and operational requirements.
• Identify obsolete, excess, damaged, or improperly stored materials and communicate concerns to management.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives and participate in scheduled and periodic physical inventory activities.

• Previous experience in materials management, receiving, warehouse operations, inventory control, logistics, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Previous leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of receiving, material handling, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, packing slips, material documentation, and other applicable records.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, inventory management, or manufacturing systems preferred.
• Familiarity with FIFO, lot control, serial number tracking, and material traceability preferred.
• Ability to operate or oversee the use of material-handling equipment in accordance with applicable training and safety requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, suppliers, transportation providers, and cross-functional departments.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.