Job Title: Operations Team Lead II
Location: Baltimore, MD
Reports To: Operations Manager
Position Summary:
The Operations Team Lead is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supporting daily operations across production, logistics, and material handling functions. This role is ideal for an experienced operator and CDL-A driver with a strong understanding of warehouse workflows who can lead by example on the shop floor. The Team Lead II will help coordinate day-to-day activities, drive operational efficiency, and ensure on-time customer deliveries while serving as a backup for critical positions as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support a team of Operators and Material Handlers to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals
- Operate saws, shears, and other machinery as needed for production work
- Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials throughout the facility
- Serve as backup CDL-A driver for local deliveries and coverage during absences (vacation/sick)
- Drive a short-bed truck for daily deliveries
- Assist in shipping, receiving, and packaging as needed to ensure smooth flow of goods
- Support shift-level leadership responsibilities including assigning tasks, completing paperwork, and resolving issues on the floor
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
- CDL-A license with a clean driving record and local delivery experience
- Proficiency operating forklifts, cranes, and common production machinery (saws, shears, slitters, etc.)
- Previous experience in a team lead, step-up foreman, or similar leadership capacity
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Comfortable multitasking and adjusting priorities in a fast-paced environment
At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.
At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.
Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.