Operations Shift Leader

fgf brands • Brownsburg, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Leader and Site Leader, the Operations Shift Leader provides hands-on leadership on a production shift in a fast-paced, just-in-time food manufacturing plant. The role ensures production schedules are met safely and on time while continually reducing costs and improving efficiencies. The stated shift is nights, 10:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with flexibility to arrive earlier or stay later for shift huddles, handovers, and shift transitions. The posting also notes flexibility to work days, afternoons, nights, and weekends if needed.

FGF Brands describes itself as a leading North American bakery company with facilities in the USA and Canada and a focus on bakery categories including naan, muffins, croissants, donuts, cakes, artisan breads, and flatbreads. The company highlights an entrepreneurial environment that encourages creativity and new ideas. FGF offers leadership training and career growth, competitive compensation, health and welfare benefits including vision and dental, 401(k) matching, discounts, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–4 years of leadership experience; manufacturing leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to interact with others and lead and motivate a team to meet schedule demands.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, along with basic mathematical ability.
• Ability to manage difficult people through conflict resolution, team engagement, and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work days, afternoons, nights, and weekends if needed.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and O.H.S.A.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill production-area leadership duties related to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety programs, health and safety programs, and company policies, programs, and procedures.
• Lead production Line Leaders, Team Leaders, and shift crews, fostering mutual respect and teamwork.
• Coordinate department schedules, products, and staffing to keep plant production running smoothly, prioritizing support teams such as maintenance, sanitation, shipping, quality, and engineering when needed.
• Ensure production schedules are met and follow up on problems that arise.
• Provide orientation and training as required.
• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing company standards and conducting regular inspections; ensure proper methods and procedures are followed and quality, safety, and environmental standards are met.
• Assist with testing new equipment, methods, and products; troubleshoot processes and equipment; maintain a basic understanding of all equipment.
• Use the SAP and WMS systems.
• Complete daily KPI reports and follow up with Line Leaders and Team Leaders to ensure output targets are met.
• Manage and update the Skills Matrix for the shift and provide an updated job and break rotation schedule to the leadership team.
• Create a weekly shift schedule spreadsheet and schedule the correct number of Team Members based on standard crew profiles.
• Support the leadership team in addressing Team Member performance and behavioral concerns and complete performance feedback processes.
• Update and provide daily huddle sheets for leaders before the shift starts.
• Answer radio calls and, if applicable, calls on cellphones from various departments.
• Create daily time and attendance schedules for the shift and clear time-and-attendance exceptions.
• Ensure Team Members are assigned to the correct production line.
• Track Team Member lateness and absences.
• Monitor lot control and refill-bin activity.
• Monitor finished-goods and materials inventory activity.
• Stage materials on time to continue scanning finished goods in packaging.
• Support Line Leaders in updating the shift report when required.

Benefits

• Leadership training and accelerated career growth.
• Competitive compensation.
• Health and welfare benefits, including vision and dental, with flexible options at competitive premiums.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Discount program for restaurants, gyms, shopping, and other offerings.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed