Challenge Manufacturing · 14 hours ago
Team Leader, Shipping 2nd shift
3079 Three Mile Road, Walker, MI 49534
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expChallenge Manufacturing is a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, dedicated to operational excellence and employee empowerment. The Team Leader is responsible for facilitating work activities, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity, and providing support to team members in the shipping department.
AutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Oversees personnel that are loading and 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 each level of 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 that are set in place
Understand and follow plant rules including proper dress, hair and cell phone usage
Qualification
Required
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, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications
Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
High school diploma or general education degree (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 PC and scan 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, staying focused on 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 see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views 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
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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
Employer 401k Match
ESOP shares
Tuition reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
Challenge Incentive Program
Paid time off
Company
Challenge Manufacturing
Challenge Manufacturing is an automotive company offering stamped and welded automotive assemblies.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (11)
2023 (11)
2022 (13)
2021 (6)
2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100M2021-02-02Debt Financing· $100M
Leadership Team
Doug Bradley
President & CEO
Recent News
2025-08-05
Business Wire
2023-10-16
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