Team Leader - Operations, Safety & Quality

Challenge Manufacturing; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP shares

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401k Match

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Challenge Incentive Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Holland, MI is seeking a Team Leader for the first shift (6am-2pm) to drive safety, quality, and productivity within a busy manufacturing cell. You will guide a team, escalate issues, and ensure adherence to policies and processes to meet customer demands.

Ideal candidates are 18+ with English proficiency, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to stand for long periods. The role offers ESOP ownership and a comprehensive benefits package including medical,

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties.
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours a day and perform essential functions.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to read, write, and understand work instructions.
• Ability to operate a PC and scan gun.

Responsibilities

• First line of support to team members when abnormal conditions exist.
• Escalate issues so appropriate resources are involved when abnormalities occur.
• Ensure continuity of operations by filling in for team members when necessary.
• Work on continuous improvement projects.
• Oversees personnel loading/unloading trucks, verifying counts, 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 progression on the skills matrix.
• Track and communicate status for inbound/outbound truck schedules.
• Constant communication with supervisor and fork lift drivers.
• Verify EDI requirements and setup/manage loads.
• Lead and assist shipping personnel as needed.
• Spot check the labeling of staged containers throughout the day.
• Enforce FIFO procedures.
• Follow plant rules including proper dress, hair and cell phone usage.
• Provide relief to production team members for scheduled or emergency breaks / lunch periods.
• May perform work normally assigned to production operators and/or hilo drivers to cover absenteeism / labor shortage.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing in Holland, MI is seeking a Team Leader for the first shift (6am-2pm) to drive safety, quality, and productivity within a busy manufacturing cell. You will guide a team, escalate issues, and ensure adherence to policies and processes to meet customer demands.

Ideal candidates are 18+ with English proficiency, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to stand for long periods. The role offers ESOP ownership and a comprehensive benefits package including medical,