Lead, Material Handler (3rd Shift)

ilitch; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Foods, a pizza production innovator in the United States, seeks a working lead to assist the supervisor and guide a production team. You will oversee material handling, improve line efficiency, and ensure food safety compliance in a fast-paced bakery environment in Gaffney, SC.

Ideal candidates bring manufacturing experience, strong leadership, and the ability to train others while ensuring OSHA, FDA, USDA, and HACCP standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Knowledge of GMP/HACCP and OSHA requirements.
• Ability to mentor and train others.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervisor in monitoring the production workforce to maximize yields and direct operations.
• Create production line schedules and direct workflow for assigned lines and colleagues.
• Ensure safety and food safety procedures are followed by all personnel.
• Provide training for material handling colleagues and operating equipment safely.
• Promote compliance with FDA, USDA, and BRC regulations and document issues.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Inkling

Oracle

Job description

Craft Your Career with Champion Foods - A Slice of Opportunity Awaits!

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 work flow 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
• Working knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), HACCP, Federal Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and OSHA requirements.
• 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
• Evidence of strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills is preferred.
• Previous experience supervising or providing work direction and coaching for development to teams, monitoring performance and ensuring compliance to regulations and policies is strongly preferred
• Previous experience operating powered industrial vehicles is a plus.

Where You'll Work:

Welcome to the heart of pizza innovation! At our 144,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art bakery, you'll be part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment where bakery innovation meets cutting-edge technology. Imagine walking into a vibrant atmosphere where the aroma of freshly baked crusts and spices fills the air, and every day is an opportunity to craft mouth-watering pizzas. Our bakery boasts the latest in food production technology, ensuring that our pizzas are not only tasty but also consistently high in quality. You'll work alongside passionate and dedicated team members. Our collaborative atmosphere encourages idea-sharing and innovation, making it the perfect place for those eager to make an impact. Located in Gaffney, South Carolina, our bakery has many amenities that will make your workday enjoyable and convenient. You'll find that ou