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Challenge Manufacturing

Team Leader, Shipping 2nd shift

Challenge Manufacturing, Holland, Michigan, United States, 49423

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Team Leader, Shipping 2nd Shift Challenge Manufacturing is a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry. Our mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee‑owners. We drive innovative solutions for future mobility and believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives combined with teamwork of industry leaders.

We are an employee‑owned company and participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Every employee‑owner receives shares annually, providing an additional retirement benefit that grows with time at the company.

Who We Want Team Leader helps facilitate work activities and ensures that work activities are performed according to policy, procedure, and process. The role guarantees safety, quality and productivity requirements are met.

First line of support to team members when abnormal conditions exist

Escalate issues so that appropriate resources are involved when abnormalities occur

Ensure continuity of operations by filling in for team members when necessary (absenteeism, break periods, etc.)

Work on continuous improvement projects

What You’ll Do

Oversee personnel loading and unloading trucks, verifying counts and inspecting for damaged packaging

Ensure safe operation of equipment by team members

Train team members on various processes, procedures and job tasks within their work zone

Certify team members on individual workstations to satisfy each level of progression on the skills matrix

Track and communicate status for inbound/outbound truck schedules

Maintain constant communication with supervisor and forklift drivers

Verify EDI requirements and set up/manage loads

Lead and assist shipping personnel as needed

Spot check labeling of staged containers throughout the day

Enforce FIFO procedures set in place

Follow plant rules including proper dress, hair, and cell phone usage

When & Where This is a 2nd Shift (2:00 PM–10:00 PM), Monday–Friday position located at the Holland, MI plant. Occasionally, early arrival, late departure, or weekend work may be required to meet customer needs.

What You Need To Have

Must be 18 years of age or older

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties

Able to stand for 8–10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position

High school diploma or GED; or 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to maintain quality and safety standards

Ability to read and write and understand work instructions

Ability to understand and follow safety procedures

Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment

Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork

Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers

Ability to perform simple arithmetic

Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel

Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods

Ability to operate a PC and scanner gun

Has high standards of performance for self

Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes

Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work

Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening and staying focused on the issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress

Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts

Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships

Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow

Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers

Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities

Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively

Has ability to focus on benefits of change and view it as positive; approaches change or newness constructively; sees change as learning opportunity

Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge

Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely

What We Offer We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance; a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts; company‑paid Short‑Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance; voluntary life and long‑term disability options; an employer 401k match; ESOP shares; tuition reimbursement; a referral bonus program; a challenge incentive program; and paid time off. These benefits may not all apply to this specific role. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time. We provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed.

Seniority level:

Mid‑Senior level Employment type:

Full‑time Job function:

Management and Manufacturing Industries:

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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