Lead Material Handler (3rd Shift)

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment; Champion Township, Gaffney (OH, SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Disability and adoption benefits

Job summary

Champion Foods LLC is seeking a working lead in our Champion Township facility to oversee production teams and optimize yields. You will coach up to 8 associates, monitor safety and food safety practices, and collaborate with HR on performance and training.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, ability to mentor, and experience with material handling equipment. Weekend shifts possible to support bakery operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing/production teams.
• Ability to mentor and train colleagues.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with safety and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor in monitoring production line performance.
• Direct workflow and scheduling for assigned lines.
• Ensure safety, food safety, and equipment operation compliance.
• Provide training on powered industrial vehicles and procedures.
• Complete performance appraisals and support HR in development.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Safety consciousness

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Equipment operation

Tools

Inkling

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baking a Better Future Champion Foods, a pizza trailblazer, is expanding, and we're looking for dynamic talents to enhance our innovative and quality-driven team. We produce products cherished by families nationwide and pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to quality, and a warm workplace culture that feels like family. If you're passionate, eager to grow, and want to work for a company that values each voice and champions personal development, your next career adventure starts here. Join us, and let's craft great things together, one delicious slice at a time.

Your Mission

Responsible for assisting the supervisor in overseeing the production workforce to maximize production yields, provide direction to production workforce on operations, quality initiatives, food safety and equipment. Monitor colleagues in the course of their work and provide leadership/direction for the team. This position will provide expertise in material handling equipment and may take the lead in assisting team members with practical ways to execute complicated operations. This position may provide direction for up to 8 associates This is a working lead position.

What You'll Do

• Assist the supervisor with monitoring the material handling metrics and make improvements or adjustments as necessary
• Create production line schedules and direct the workflow of an assigned line(s) and activities of production colleagues.
• Monitor colleagues during material handling activities to ensure adherence to safety and food safety handling procedures.
• Responsible for training for new material handling colleagues and ensure colleagues have a clear understanding of powered industrial vehicles functions and are operating equipment correctly and according to safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and technological changes that may affect the food industry, including Federal Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and British Retail Consortium (BRC).
• Investigate and document any compliance issues.
• Provide results and recommendations to management.
• Work with supervisor to ensure compliance to company rules, policies and procedures.
• Promote a safe and fair working environment for colleagues and visitors.
• Participate and facilitate team meetings, Provide input to supervisor regarding colleague performance, development and team morale.
• Collaborate with Human Resources related to colleague development, performance management and policy compliance or other human resource related issues.
• Responsible for completion of performance appraisals for assigned colleagues.
• Support quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Prior experience in a manufacturing, operational, packaging or distribution environment or related industry
• Evidence of strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively mentor and train others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Ability to utilize Inkling, Oracle and other software platforms as required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate to a wide variety of colleagues and temporary workers.
• Evidence of mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to organize and follow through on jobs and assigned projects
• Evidence of ability to multi-task and set priorities within department.
• Must be certified to backfill required position supported by Inkling completion
• Must complete all identified leadership training modules within 1 year of accepting position
• Previous experience supervising or providing work direction and coaching for development to teams, monitoring performance and ensuring compliance to regulations and policies.
• Previous experience operating powered industrial vehicles.

Where You'll Work

• Position may require continuous standing, lifting, bending and moving of heavy weight (up to 50 pounds)
• Exposure to bakery and manufacturing conditions such as temperature and noise, unlike those conditions found in an office environment.
• This position may work weekends and non-traditional hours as needed, including holidays.
• Position may require periodic work outside of the bakery.

Company Culture

• Maintain a positive attitude
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Have pride in the product

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Champion Foods LLC. Champion Foods LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. This company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify and Right to Work.

As a manufacturer of food products specializing in pizzas and breadsticks, Champion Foods employs passionate food industry professionals and experts dedicated to crafting delicious, high quality food products for our customers. Our popular Authentic Motor City Pizza Co.® brand is sold in grocery stores across the United States. We take pride in our proven track record in developing product lines that fit the needs of our customers. Opportunities at Champion Foods exist in our corporate offices as well as in our bakery and packaging areas. All Champion Foods colleagues work together to make a big impact for our customers and in our communities.

Benefits

• Full time colleagues qualify for a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and paid time off, legal and counseling services, flexible spending accounts, disability and adoption benefits, and more.