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Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

1,001-5,000 employees

Automotive parts manufacturing and assembly services

Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Social Impact

Entry, Junior

Holland, MI, USA

Position located at our Plant in Holland, MI.

Category
Inventory Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Requirements
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Six months manufacturing experience
  • Ability to obtain a hilo license
  • Ability to use basic mathematic skills
  • Ability to operate PC and scan gun
Responsibilities
  • Perform daily counts of raw material, packaging material, finished goods, and non-conforming materials to ensure inventory accuracy on the manufacturing floor / plant warehouse.
  • Verify materials / finished goods are stored / staged in proper locations through the facility. Conduct searches in order to locate misclassified inventory.
  • Report discrepancies of over / under inventory amounts and / or damaged product using the company’s defined escalation process.
  • Work collaboratively with production leaders and team members to research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
  • Open cartons, bundles, and other containers to count items and / or weigh materials to determine quantity on hand.
  • Assist in receiving and put away processes to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Ensure finished product is staged appropriately to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Breakdown boxes and pallets to fit shelving / put away locations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Has high standards of performance for self.
  • Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
  • Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
  • Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.
  • Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
  • Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
  • Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.
  • Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.
  • Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.
  • Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
  • Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
  • Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

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Challenge Manufacturing specializes in high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes for the automotive industry. The company provides automated assembly and various welding techniques, ensuring precise and efficient production of automotive components. It primarily serves Tier 1 automotive manufacturers, entering contracts to supply essential parts and assemblies. What sets Challenge Manufacturing apart from competitors is its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which allows employees to own shares in the company, fostering a collaborative culture and aligning employee interests with the company's success. The goal of Challenge Manufacturing is to be the leading global supplier of automotive structures while delivering value to its employee-owners, guided by core values of Safety, Ownership, and Teamwork.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Walker, Michigan

Founded

1981

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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for EV components benefits Challenge's high-precision assembly capabilities.
  • Lightweight material trends create opportunities for Challenge's advanced stamping and welding.
  • Industry 4.0 technologies enhance operational efficiency in Challenge's automated assembly lines.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from low-cost countries pressures Challenge's pricing and margins.
  • Adapting to EV production demands may challenge Challenge's current processes.
  • Semiconductor shortages impact automotive production schedules, affecting Challenge's demand.

What makes Challenge Manufacturing unique

  • Challenge Manufacturing specializes in high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes.
  • The company offers a unique Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for its employees.
  • Challenge Manufacturing has a global presence with 12 locations in North America and Asia.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Short-Term Disability

Basic Life

Voluntary Life

LTD

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Challenge Incentive Program

Paid Time Off

ESOP shares