Team Leader - Production/Plant

Purpose Statement

The Team Leader is accountable for the full shift business results and capability of a production area. The Team leader is responsible for prioritizing the production needs during the shift and supports the Line Group Leaders to assign daily work to the line teams. The Team Leader is responsible for managing the Group Leaders and shift team members

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DECISIONS

• Lead the shift team to deliver Safety, Quality, Cost, Production and Engagement results.
• Ensure all people follow all safety and quality standards.
• Lead the shift handover and participate in weekly reviews.
• Support equipment owners towards completing AM step 3.
• Ensure CIL completion and compliance during the shift.
• Build a culture that ensures all standards are followed.
• Managing and coaching Group Leaders, Equipment Owners and Production Associates. Responsible for setting goals and providing regular feedback. 
• Lead and Develop Equipment Owners and production associates’ performance review with support from Group Leaders.
• Lead the Group leader’s and production associates education and training development process (skills vs skill matrices and step-up cards)
• Coach equipment owners and production associates in their education and training and development needs and progress vs. skill matrices and step-up cards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• HS degree or GED; BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering or related field preferred.
• 3 years supervisory experience in a food-processing, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization, preferred.
• 2 years Food Manufacturing experience (Minimum).
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation processes/procedures and HACCP (Preferable).
• Demonstrated understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates, processing times, change-over times, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield).
• Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work.
• Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations.
• Ability to document and measure results.
• Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software.

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