Shipping Lead: Team Coach for On-Time Delivery

The Popcorn Factory; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Popcorn Factory in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a Shipping Lead to guide production staff, ensure product quality, and meet customer specifications. The role involves hands-on supervision on the production floor, instructing new hires, and coordinating tasks across shifts.

The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Part-time shift 1st shift with potential transition to full-time hours; Saturdays may be required during peak

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prioritization and organizational skills.
• Competent in computers and office software.
• Ability to multitask.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, guide, and motivate staff to perform at their best.
• Demonstrate job instructions to new and temporary staff, adhering to departmental expectations.
• Evaluate incoming orders and set up the production line accordingly.
• Collaborate and communicate within the department, extending communication to multiple departments within the organization.
• Foster an environment of positive morale and high-performance expectations while working in a team setting.
• Regroup associates within assigned areas to maximize team members' strengths.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to team members.
• Identify and report/resolve production line problems promptly.
• Maintain a fully operational, safe, and tidy work environment.
• Sorting & matching orders.
• Packing & shipping orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Prioritization

Computer proficiency

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Popcorn Factory in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a Shipping Lead to guide production staff, ensure product quality, and meet customer specifications. The role involves hands-on supervision on the production floor, instructing new hires, and coordinating tasks across shifts.

The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Part-time shift 1st shift with potential transition to full-time hours; Saturdays may be required during peak