Position Overview

This position will provide comprehensive Materials Management support to Proterra’s Materials Manager and other site leadership team members. You will be responsible for supervision of all warehouse functions including receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations. This position will report to the Materials Manager and collaborate with other Warehouse and Materials team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA and manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles, CA and Greenville, SC.

About the Role – You Will:

• Maintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts and reconciling with data storage system.
• Maintain physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts, inspecting equipment, issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
• Complete warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results.
• Maintain warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees.
• Maintain warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees as well as planning, monitoring and appraising job results.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies is encouraged.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

About Our Group

• As strategic partners, the Warehouse and Materials team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us do great things for our company.
• We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each and every day.
• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.
• We treat each other with respect, and always try to have a little fun every day!
• This position will be part of the Warehouse and Materials team that supports Proterra’s Manufacturing and Engineering operations.
• You will report to the **Materials Manager **and collaborate with other Warehouse and Materials team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA and manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles, CA and Greenville, SC.

About You

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Your Experience Includes

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years’ experience within Supply Chain/ Materials Management
• Demonstrated strong experience in supervision and/or managing people
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and inter-relationship with other areas which includes an in-depth knowledge of the purchasing function, including negotiations and contracting
• Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator with the ability to effectively work with a team to achieve success
• May work various shifts as needed; may be requested to travel to different locations.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds.
• Able to walk, stand, crouch, bench, kneel, lift, carry and reach as needed in large and tight spaces.
• Good eye/hand coordination and ability to identify color variations, depth perceptions and close or distance visual items.
• Manual dexterity with occasional repetitive finger motion.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment with extreme heat and cold conditions.
• Wear protective clothing or respiratory protective equipment.
• Works with irritant chemicals, gases, etc.

**Travel: **0 - 10%
Location: Greenville, SC

_Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). _

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