Operations Team Lead - A shift (6:00am - 6:30pm)

Dyersburg, TN•Dyersburg, TN

53d

About The Position

The Operations Team Lead works in a team-based environment and operates assigned equipment to produce products to prescribed standards while minimizing material waste and production loss. The role oversees all aspects of line functions and maintains key performance indicators, including OEE and quality standards. Under the direction of the Area Supervisor, the Team Lead supports line efficiency, quality, and safety, and assists with work-order scheduling and coordination of day-to-day operations so that operators complete their duties properly, safely, and on time. The Team Lead supports production crews, trains employees, coordinates with the Area Supervisor and interrelated departments, and helps address production, quality, and safety issues. The position also performs production-line setup and cleaning-related duties, maintains documentation and workplace sanitation, and supports compliance with company policies, GMP, food safety requirements, and the SQF system.

Requirements

Basic understanding of and ability to use computers.
Basic mathematical aptitude.
Ability to understand mechanical concepts.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Physical ability to climb ladders and portable stairways.
Ability to stand and/or walk constantly on concrete floors.
Ability to work with, move, lift, slide, push, or carry heavy objects or materials.
High school diploma or GED.
Excellent communication skills and good people skills.
Proven ability to lead a team.
Committed team worker with a strong sense of responsibility and excellent attention to detail.
At least 1 year of experience as a line lead in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a food environment.

Responsibilities

Perform all job functions safely and comply with plant safety policies and practices, including wearing proper PPE.
Know the applicable safety and quality procedures, ensure workers follow them, and maintain a safe work environment.
Set up the production line and perform conversion after CIP cleaning.
Perform CIP/COP according to the cleaning plan and hygiene regulations; check cleaning results using swab testing and rinse-water samples.
Keep machines and work areas clean, organized, and dry.
Create and maintain production, quality, and safety documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
Address technical deficiencies and communicate recurring problems and repair needs to maintenance personnel.
Enforce GMP and quality procedures in compliance with company food safety policy.
Perform other operational duties as needed, including moving supplies and discarded materials and covering for teammates.
Promote and maintain a safety-oriented, team-based culture.
Assist the Area Supervisor in managing the production-line crew, meeting daily goals, setting new goals, and improving department morale in compliance with food safety requirements.
Train new employees and provide ongoing support and training to line employees.
Complete required written and electronic reports and assist with employee timekeeping, schedules, rotations, and breaks.
Assist Quality with product quality-control examinations and report issues affecting quality, productivity, or yield to the Area Supervisor and/or Production Manager.
Participate in investigations of safety and environmental incidents and production and quality problems; report accidents and assist with accident reports.
Support the Area Supervisor with departmental oversight, particularly in the Supervisor’s absence.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
Ensure team members have required protective gear, including safety glasses, gloves, and, when necessary, protective outer clothing.
Communicate daily with the Area Supervisor to adjust, improve, or implement changes needed for successful operations.
Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and workplace sanitation.
Carry out other duties assigned by management.
Communicate regularly with interrelated departments to plan and execute production goals efficiently.
Inform the Area Supervisor about issues that could affect the production floor, including product availability, product or line changes, quality defects, and product or material surpluses or shortages.
Communicate defects and product holds for evaluation to Quality Control.
Promote and contribute to a team-based work environment.
Report food safety and quality concerns to Supervision, Quality, or Senior Management and support the SQF system by following plant policies and procedures.