Assistant Team Leader

Armstrong Group • Lockhart, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Team Leader at Ziegenfelder supervises production teams in the absence of the Team Leader to support safe, efficient production and packaging of quality treats. The role leads team members in a manner consistent with Ziegenfelder values, supports Safety, Quality, and Operations, and helps ensure that production, environmental, and safety expectations are met. When the Team Leader is present, the Assistant Team Leader works as an Operator. The position is located in Lockhart, Texas, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week with set days off.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a management or leadership role.
• Ability to motivate and lead in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, and grasp, and to work with good spatial awareness around manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, reach, stand, push, and pull frequently during a shift.
• Ability to work in conditions that may include noise above 85 decibels while using proper protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Management or leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical or operational background.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production teams in the absence of the Team Leader to ensure safe and efficient production-line operation and delivery of quality products.
• Lead and motivate the team in a manner consistent with Ziegenfelder values.
• Support Safety, Quality, and Operations teams in producing and packaging quality treats.
• Ensure environmental and safety expectations are followed during the shift, and communicate exceptions, needs, and opportunities through the Event Management application.
• Verify production paperwork, including raw material usage logs, metal detector calibrations, and product quality checks, for completion and accuracy.
• Take appropriate corrective or preventative action following safety, quality, or defective-product events.
• Work as an Operator on days when the Team Leader is present.
• Complete the production dashboard in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Follow GMP and SQF procedures and practices.
• Assist with training new personnel.
• Ensure product quality standards are met.
• Assist Maintenance in keeping machines in proper operating condition.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on the first day after 60 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED