3rd Shift Logistics Lead

About the Company

Cérélia operates a state‑of‑the‑art commercial bakery and production facility in Whitehall, Ohio, a 150,000‑square‑foot plant that opened in September 2021 and serves as the U.S. manufacturing hub for the Jus‑Rol brand. Our Whitehall facility specializes in ready‑to‑bake chilled dough products—including pizza dough, pie crusts, puff pastry, and cookie dough—and continues to expand with new product lines to support national growth. Team members enjoy modern onsite amenities such as a fitness center and EV charging stations, all within a clean, innovative, and fast‑growing environment. While our Whitehall plant is new, Cérélia’s roots trace back to 1974, evolving from a France‑based bakery into an international leader in dough innovation.

Position Summary

Leads are the first ownership of their floor area, first line of defense; if more direction is needed, they reach out to a supervisor. As the Break Reliever & Cross‑Trained Equipment Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the supervisor and ensuring the smooth operation of our Shipping and Receiving Docks. This position requires initiative, a sense of urgency, a solution‑oriented mindset, and excellent communication skills. The role reports directly to the Logistics Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate stretch‑wrap machines.
• Use modern warehouse practices, including scanners or handheld devices, to move and track items.
• Prepare and complete orders for shipping according to schedule.
• Perform computer‑based order picking in cooler or freezer environments.
• Maintain accurate records of stocked and shipped products.
• Check in and sign out drivers in the log.
• Conduct inventory cycle‑counting.
• Check in raw materials, packaging supplies, and other deliveries per procedures.
• Label all incoming materials according to procedures.
• Stock production lines with needed materials.
• Keep warehouse interior and exterior clean and organized; daily cleaning required.
• Provide flexibility to work off‑shifts, including days, nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Quality Assurance: ensure compliance with quality policies and procedures, including product hold and traceability; report any discrepancies with product or code dates; follow SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.
• Health & Safety: follow company safety policies, prioritize safety in daily activities, adhere strictly to GMP policies, and maintain all quality standards, rules, and regulations.

Requirements

• Respected team member with five or fewer attendance points.
• Embraces feedback and maintains a coachable attitude.
• Proven track record of successful leadership in a fast‑paced environment; prior lead experience a plus.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and possess a “Can‑Do” attitude.
• Consistently excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide team members toward performance goals.
• Good problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities with a solution‑oriented mindset.
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for team interaction and cross‑department collaboration.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional interaction based on honesty, integrity, and respect.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 50 lb regularly, and perform bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grasping, and twisting as needed.
• Capability to work in varying temperature environments, including warm production areas, refrigerated rooms, and cold storage spaces.
• Ability to visually inspect products, labels, equipment, and documentation, with or without corrective lenses.
• Willingness to operate or learn to operate production/warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, conveyor systems, or other machinery.
• Use of required personal protective equipment (gloves, hairnets, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel‑toe shoes) when working in production or warehouse areas.
• Comfort working in a food manufacturing and distribution environment where pork products, alcohol, gluten, dairy, and common allergens (tree nuts, peanuts) are present.
• Potential requirement for overtime, weekends, or varying shifts based on operational needs.

Core Competencies

• Leadership: lead by example, provide guidance and direction, and follow through to completion.
• Safety: ensure a safe work environment, follow safety regulations, and act as an ambassador for safety culture.
• Communication: convey clear and concise objectives, bridge across departments, and collaborate effectively.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: identify challenges, suggest and implement improvements.
• Adaptability: accept change with a positive attitude and adjust on the fly.