CH Guenther - Duncanville, TX
posted 7 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Duncanville, TX
Food Manufacturing
About the position
As a Production Team Leader in our food manufacturing facility, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of production personnel to ensure efficient operation and adherence to safety and quality standards. You will play a crucial role in maintaining productivity, managing resources effectively, and fostering a positive working environment.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, train, and motivate production staff to ensure high levels of performance and morale.
- Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring workload distribution is equitable and efficient.
- Provide guidance and support to resolve any issues or conflicts within the team.
- Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with established procedures and quality standards.
- Coordinate with other departments such as maintenance, quality control, and logistics to optimize production flow.
- Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
- Assist in scheduling production activities and allocate resources (including manpower, equipment, and materials) efficiently to meet production targets.
- Identify opportunities for improvement in production efficiency and cost reduction.
- Conduct regular inspections of products and processes to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
- Address any deviations from quality standards promptly, implementing corrective actions, as necessary.
- Collaborate with the quality control team to implement and maintain quality management systems.
- Maintain accurate records of production activities, including production volumes, downtime, and quality metrics in production reporting system (Redzone).
- Prepare reports on production performance, identifying trends, issues, and areas for improvement.
- Communicate production status and issues to management in a timely manner.
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, required.
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Manufacturing Management, or a related field, preferred.
- Previous experience in food manufacturing or a similar industry, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role, preferred.
- Proficient use of computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Solid understanding of production processes, quality standards, and safety regulations in the food industry.
- Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Bilingual is a plus.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible savings account
- Health savings account
- 401K matching savings plan
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness programs
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan counseling
- Employee referral program
- Paid time off
