Operations Team Leader - Sanford, ME

VetJobs•Sanford, ME

13d•$76,800 - $107,500•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Area Leader, the Team Leader is the frontline driver of technical performance and team engagement. This role is responsible for the direct coaching of Technicians, the execution of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) steps, and ensuring that the area’s technical assets and people operate at peak efficiency. This role will provide support to 1st and 3rd Shift.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science.
Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment (climbing, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs) and wear all required PPE.
Ability to work irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support 24/7 technical operations.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong proficiency in SAP systems, FP&R standards, and Google Suite.
Proven ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and facilitate the transfer of best practices across shifts.
Leadership values inherently aligned with the company’s Leadership Principles.

Responsibilities

Leads the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) program on the floor, ensuring tools are used correctly to drive program step progress and eliminate technical losses.
Drives OPEX initiatives and adheres to all EHS, Quality, and Operational Efficiency standards to optimize plant performance.
Identifies and implements process improvements by tracking and analyzing KPIs, including yield variances and inventory loss.
Ensures strict adherence to Food Safety, GMP, and EHS standards, leading incident investigations and corrective action plans.
Provides ongoing, real-time coaching and feedback to Technicians to build their technical competencies and self-sufficiency.
Coordinates technical training schedules to ensure the workforce possesses the necessary skills to meet evolving business needs.
Builds employee engagement and ensures timely resolution of labor concerns, seeking mutually beneficial solutions to conflict.
Manages the permanent and temporary workforce, including shift rotations, crewing, and daily attendance.
Directs daily activities of Technicians, establishing work schedules and production sequences to ensure all goals are met.
Leads physical inventory counts, investigates variances, and conducts activities related to monthly financial closure.
Manages SAP daily consumption posting and ensures production orders are technically completed to support the Area Leader’s financial reporting.