Afternoon Team Leader

Afternoon Team Leader

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in a management or leadership role in a manufacturing environment, preferred but not required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Ability to motivate and lead in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading and driving a team towards specific production goals or KPIs is a must.
• Mechanical or operational background, in addition to the above qualifications, is a plus.
• OSHA 10-hour General Industry Training and Certification a plus.
• Root-cause or problem-solving training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervising production teams to ensure safe and efficient operation of production lines, producing quality Ziegenfelder treats for delivery to customers.
• Leading and driving a team in a manner consistent with Ziegenfelder Values.
• Supporting Safety, Quality and the Operation Teams to produce and package quality Ziegenfelder treats.
• Coordinating with Operations Manager or Plant Director to manage staffing levels ensuring safe, efficient, and productive use of employees.
• Ensuring that environmental and safety expectations are followed during the shift and that exceptions, needs or opportunities are addressed and shared via our Event Management application.
• Verifying production paperwork to confirm completion, and accuracy, of raw material usage logs, metal detector calibrations, and product quality checks.
• Undertaking proper corrective/preventative actions when there is a safety, quality, or defective product event.
• Coordinating with Plant Director and Operations Manager to review and adhere production schedules, cleaning operations, and product changeovers.
• Working with Operations Manager or Plant Director to ensure Operators have the leadership skills and abilities necessary to lead production teams to success.
• Follows all GMP and SQF procedures and practices.
• Assists in training of new personnel.
• Ensures quality standards of products are met.
• Assists Maintenance to ensure machines are in proper operational conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a management or leadership role in a manufacturing environment, preferred but not required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Mechanical or operational background, in addition to the above qualifications, is a plus.
• OSHA 10-hour General Industry Training and Certification a plus.
• Root-cause or problem-solving training a plus.