Night Shift Logistics Team Leader

Logistics Team Leader

Position Description

Are you proud to be a part of something?  Do you have the determination to provide quality work?  Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?  Are you ready to be a part of a team?  

SMP Automotive System Alabama Inc. develops and manufactures plastic parts and highly integrated modules for the automotive industry. They company is a member of the Motherson Group, one of the 22 largest automotive suppliers worldwide We invite you to view some of our products at: www.smp-automotive.com/en.

SMP is a unique company that solicits and values employee contributions and involvement and invests in employee development in preparation for the challenges of the automotive supply industry.  For prospective team members who possess values, are passionate about what they do and want to truly make a difference, joining our company can be a life-changing opportunity.

We are looking for a talented Logistics Team Leader to join our growing team. You will be responsible for assuring and maintaining the multi-skills of the team, ensuring personnel operative development and promoting and ensuring the use of  safety equipment PPE. 

What you will be responsible for:

• Own daily planning and execution for P&W
• Verify part, sub-component, and rack inventory before shift start
• Prepare and issue daily work assignments at start of shift
• Direct team members and adjust priorities as needed
• Coordinate material flow with forklift drivers to prevent downtime
• Ensure continuous movement of parts: warehouse → workstation → dock
• Monitor quality and safety; stop and escalate issues immediately
• Track output vs targets and document constraints
• Communicate risks and carryover to next shift
• Assist with other duties as required

What will you bring to the table (Skills/Experience Required):

• High school diploma / GED
• 1+ years of operations experience in the automotive manufacturing industry
• Forklift certification a plus
• Rework of plastic parts
• Detect defects of faults in plastic parts
• Basic knowledge in industrial safety
• Multi-skills in different areas of plant
• MS Office
• Great communication
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Conflict Resolution 
• Confident
• Customer Service

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Necessary Attributes:

Must possess our Core Values: Passion for Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity

What will you enjoy from working with us?

• 80 hours of PTO and 32 hours of unplanned PTO (sick) time per year
• 11 paid Holidays
• 401k with company match (100% on 1^st 3% and 50% in 4-5%)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical & Prescription Plans (Pick from 2 plans)
• Delta Dental (Pick from 2 plans)
• EyeMed or VSP Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance Policies for Team Member & Family
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy for Team Member and their families
• 100% Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• 100% Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Paid Volunteer Time (Charity)
• ADP LifeMart Discounts for Team Members
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Safety Shoe Allotment
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allotment
• Team Wear Allotment
• Recognition for your hard work and achievements!
• Opportunity for new challenges! We are growing!
• Paid training.

If you can demonstrate your extraordinary successes in the areas above, then we would love to hear from you! Please gather your resume, along with a summary of your successes referencing the questions above and apply at www.smp-automotive.com/en.

Offers are contingent upon passing all background and drug screen.