Traffic Lead - 1st Shift

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Work Center Lead Traffic - 1 st Shift

Location: Janesville, WI

What a Day in Your Life Looks Like:

  • Driving assorted vehicles safely and responsibly.
  • Keep chassis prep full and park released units
  • Doing any number of tasks that are required of the crew including installing mud flaps, installing window stickers, making key tags, signing for vehicles, filling out chassis check in sheets and measuring front of body and wheelbase and keeping busy with pertinent work.
  • After training be fable to prioritize workload and requests.

Specific Job Functions:

PRODUCTIVITY
  • Effective use and coordination of resources to accomplish specific goals and outputs while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Control and reduce truck hours.
  • Effective and efficient utilization of people and other resources (overtime, equipment, material, etc.)
  • Efficiently and effectively plan and execute daily work.
  • Coordinate activities with other departments of the plant.
  • Achieve truck delivery goals; daily delivery, monthly delivery, and on time delivery.
  • Monitor and control inventory levels to ensure appropriate availability and work in process levels.

SAFETY
  • Lead by personal example to create and maintain a safe and orderly work environment. Enforces or follows safe work practices.
  • Achieve zero lost time injuries and reduce OSHA recordable injuries.
  • Assure compliance with safety policies and safe work practices.
  • Maintain consistent daily housekeeping of all areas of responsibility.
  • Utilize established programs and personnel (safety meetings, etc.) to improve safety performance.
  • Display personal safety attitude and safety leadership / sponsorship.

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT / TEAM LEADERSHIP
  • Provide associates with objectives and standards specifying results to be achieved. Provide tools, training, and support as needed. Provide a motivated climate supportive of each team member becoming fully competent.
  • Display and promote teamwork and effective communication within Production and the company as a whole.
  • Deal quickly and effectively with associate issues / concerns.
  • Adhere to all legal and company policies and procedures.
  • Take an active interest in the training of all new and existing associates assigned within your area of responsibility
  • Maintain continual effective communication with associates assigned to area of responsibility.
  • Perform performance coaching and counseling as required to ensure associates perform to desired expectations.

What You Bring to the Table:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, Excel.
  • Working knowledge of JDE-Oracle operating system is preferred.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED preferred.
  • Prior supervisory experience preferred but not required.
  • Ability to rotate shifts if needed

Physical Requirements:

Step into the heart of our bustling manufacturing plant, where every move counts! You'll stay active standing, walking, and using your hands to tackle hands-on tasks with precision. From lifting up to 35 pounds to bending, squatting, reaching high, or crawling into tight spots, no two days are the same. Repetitive handwork keeps you sharp, and climbing ladders or working at heights is part of the role.

What Drives Us at Morgan:

At Morgan Truck Body, our shared values aren't just words on a wall - they're the heart of everything we do. They fuel our success, shape our culture, and guide how we show up for each other, our customers, and the future of transportation.

We Celebrate People
We recognize and value the individuals behind the build - the makers, thinkers, and problem-solvers who drive our success every day.

We Lead with Integrity
Doing the right thing isn't optional - it's how we operate, always. Honesty, accountability, and respect guide every decision.

We Deliver Results
We show up, step up, and get it done. Our commitment to performance means exceeding expectations and raising the bar - for ourselves and our customers.

We Work with Passion
We love what we build - and it shows. From the factory floor to the front office, we bring energy, innovation, and pride to every product that rolls out of our doors.

Ready to rev up your career? Check out our Careers Page and discover what Morgan Truck Body can do for you!

At Morgan Truck Body, part of the J.B. Poindexter & Co. family, we're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diverse perspectives and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind - regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This commitment applies to every part of your journey with us - from hiring and promotions to compensation, training, and beyond.

Diversity drives innovation. Inclusion fuels our strength. At Morgan, everyone belongs.

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