Challenge Manufacturing · 9 hours ago
2nd Shift Press Team Lead
Grand Rapids, MI
Part-time
Onsite
Mid LevelChallenge Manufacturing is a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the automotive industry, committed to operational excellence and employee ownership. The 2nd Shift Press Team Lead is responsible for facilitating work activities, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity, and managing team dynamics to achieve continuous improvement.
AutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
The Team Leader helps facilitate the work activities of the department and ensures that work activities are being performed according to policy, procedure and process
Team Leaders help to ensure that safety, quality and productivity requirements are being achieved by:
First line of support to team members when abnormal conditions exist
Escalating issues so that appropriate resources are involved when abnormalities occur
Ensure continuity of operations by filling in for team members when necessary (absenteeism, break periods, etc.)
Working on continuous improvement projects
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
Responsible for performing incidental work activities associated with all job functions within the department / work area
Responsible for providing relief to production team members for scheduled or emergency breaks / lunch periods
May required to perform work normally assigned to production operators and / or hilo drivers to cover absenteeism / labor shortage
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
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
Preferred
High School Diploma or GED
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.
Founded in 1981
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (9)
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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