2nd Shift Team Lead - Shipping

Challenge Manufacturing•Northlake, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead helps facilitate department work activities and ensures work is performed according to policy, procedure, and process. The role supports safety, quality, and productivity by serving as the first line of support when abnormal conditions arise, escalating issues to appropriate resources, maintaining operational continuity by covering team members as needed, and participating in continuous improvement projects. This is a second-shift position, scheduled Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., at the Northlake, Texas plant. Occasional early arrivals, late stays, or weekend work may be required to meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. The Team Lead oversees shipping personnel loading and unloading trucks, checking counts and packaging condition, operating safely, and following shipping processes. Responsibilities include training and certifying team members, tracking inbound and outbound truck schedules, communicating with supervisors and forklift drivers, verifying EDI requirements, managing loads, checking labels on staged containers, and enforcing FIFO procedures. The role may also provide relief for production team members and perform work normally assigned to production operators or hilo drivers when needed. This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
Ability to read, write, and understand work instructions.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures and written and verbal workplace instructions.
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 and perform simple arithmetic.
Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
Ability to operate a PC and scan gun.
Ability to work up to 12 hours per day, including Saturday and Sunday.
Ability to handle average-weight objects up to 35 pounds or stand and/or walk for more than four hours per day.
Ability to work with moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Nice To Haves

Previous team leader or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitate department work activities and ensure they follow policies, procedures, and processes.
Support team members when abnormal conditions occur and escalate issues to appropriate resources.
Maintain continuity of operations by covering for team members during absences, breaks, and other periods.
Participate in continuous improvement projects.
Oversee personnel loading and unloading trucks, verifying counts, and inspecting packaging for damage.
Ensure team members operate equipment safely.
Train team members on processes, procedures, and tasks within their work zone.
Certify team members at individual workstations according to skills-matrix progression levels.
Track and communicate inbound and outbound truck schedules.
Communicate with the supervisor and forklift drivers.
Verify EDI requirements and set up and manage loads.
Lead and assist shipping personnel as needed.
Spot-check labels on staged containers throughout the day.
Enforce FIFO procedures.
Follow plant rules, including requirements for dress, hair, and cell phone use.
Perform incidental work activities associated with department or work-area functions.
Provide relief to production team members for scheduled or emergency breaks and lunch periods.
Cover work normally assigned to production operators and/or hilo drivers when absenteeism or labor shortages require it.