Lead, Material Handler (2nd Shift)

Champion Foods LLC • Gaffney, SC

123d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a manufacturing, operational, packaging or distribution environment or related industry.
• Working knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), HACCP, FDA, 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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.
• 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 FDA, USDA, and BRC.
• Investigate and document any compliance issues and 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.
• Responsible for completion of performance appraisals for assigned colleagues.
• Support quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level