Lead Material Handler (3rd Shift)

Champion Foods•Gaffney, SC

About The Position

The Lead Material Handler is a working lead who assists the supervisor in overseeing the production workforce and maximizing production yields. The role provides direction on operations, quality initiatives, food safety, and equipment; monitors colleagues’ work; and offers leadership and practical expertise in material-handling equipment and complicated operations. The position may direct up to eight associates. The role supports material-handling metrics, production-line scheduling and workflow, colleague training, regulatory compliance, performance management, and quality and continuous-improvement initiatives. It involves working in bakery and manufacturing conditions, with possible weekend, holiday, non-traditional-hour, and periodic work outside the bakery requirements.

Requirements

Prior experience in a manufacturing, operational, packaging, or distribution environment, or a related industry.
Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to mentor and train others effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
Ability to use Inkling, Oracle, and other software platforms as required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a wide variety of colleagues and temporary workers.
Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to organize and follow through on jobs and assigned projects.
Ability to multitask and set priorities within the department.
Must be certified to backfill the required position supported by Inkling completion.
Must complete all identified leadership training modules within one year of accepting the position.
Previous experience supervising or providing work direction and coaching for team development, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
Previous experience operating powered industrial vehicles.

Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor in monitoring material-handling metrics and make improvements or adjustments as needed.
Create production-line schedules and direct the workflow of assigned lines and production colleagues’ activities.
Monitor material-handling activities to ensure colleagues follow safety and food-safety handling procedures.
Train new material-handling colleagues and ensure they understand powered industrial vehicle functions and operate equipment correctly and safely.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and technological changes affecting the food industry, including FDA, USDA, and BRC requirements.
Investigate and document compliance issues and provide results and recommendations to management.
Work with the supervisor to ensure compliance with company rules, policies, and procedures.
Promote a safe and fair working environment for colleagues and visitors.
Participate in and facilitate team meetings; provide the supervisor with input on colleague performance, development, and team morale.
Collaborate with Human Resources on colleague development, performance management, policy compliance, and other HR-related matters.
Complete performance appraisals for assigned colleagues.
Support quality and continuous-improvement initiatives.