Operations Shift Leader

FGF • Brownsburg, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Leader and Site Leader, the Operations Shift Leader provides hands-on leadership for a production shift in a fast-paced, Just in Time food manufacturing environment. The role ensures production schedules are met safely and on time while continually reducing costs and improving efficiency. 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 effective shift transitions. The position may also require flexibility to work days, afternoons, nights, and weekends as needed.

The Shift Leader leads production Line Leaders, Team Leaders, and shift crews; coordinates production schedules, products, and staffing; supports other departments; and maintains food safety, quality, health and safety, and environmental standards. The role includes workforce training and scheduling, performance support, production reporting, inventory monitoring, and use of SAP and WMS systems. FGF describes itself as a growing North American bakery company with facilities in the USA and Canada and encourages team members to bring creativity and new ideas to their work.

Requirements

• At least 3–4 years of leadership experience; manufacturing leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team to meet schedule demands.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, and basic mathematical abilities.
• Ability to manage difficult people using conflict resolution, team engagement, and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work days, afternoons, nights, and weekends as 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.
• Manufacturing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply and uphold Good Manufacturing Practices, 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 from maintenance, sanitation, shipping, quality, and engineering as needed.
• Ensure production schedules are met and follow up on problems that arise.
• Provide orientation and training to support an effective and efficient workforce.
• Maintain a safe working environment through enforcement of company standards and regular inspections, and ensure proper methods and procedures and quality, safety, and environmental standards are followed.
• Assist with testing new equipment, methods, and products; troubleshoot processes and equipment; and maintain a basic understanding of all equipment.
• Use 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 shift Skills Matrix and provide an updated job and break rotation schedule to the leadership team.
• Create a weekly shift schedule spreadsheet and schedule the appropriate number of team members based on standard crew profiles.
• Support the leadership team with team-member performance or behavioral concerns and complete Performance Feedback Processes.
• Update and provide daily huddle sheets for leaders before shift start.
• Answer radio and, if applicable, cellphone calls from various departments.
• Create daily time-and-attendance schedules and clear time-and-attendance exceptions.
• Ensure team members are assigned to the correct line and track late arrivals and absences.
• Monitor lot control and refill-bin activity, as well as finished-goods and materials inventory.
• Stage materials on time to allow continued finished-goods scanning in packaging.
• Support Line Leaders in updating the shift report when required.

Benefits

• 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.
• Accelerated career growth and leadership training.

What This Job Offers

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