Operations Team Leader - Morristown, TN

VetJobs•Morristown, TN

3d•$70,000 - $107,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Team Leader is the frontline driver of technical performance and team engagement. This position manages frontline employees and daily production and leads operational programs, including Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives, to improve safety, quality, service, and cost. The role builds employee engagement and a continuous-improvement culture to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), optimize yield variances, and achieve key performance indicators and daily goals. It is accountable for business results, data-driven insights, positive employee relations, team development along defined career pathways, and ensuring people and technical assets operate efficiently. This is an on-site night-shift position in Morristown, Tennessee, with a 12-hour schedule from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on a 2.2.3 rotation. The role operates in a manufacturing environment and may involve irregular shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a business-related field is preferred.
Ability to manage production activities, resource allocation, shift coordination, and schedule management to meet production goals.
Ability to ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Assurance, Food Safety initiatives, safety policies, and environmental health standards.
Ability to communicate clearly, listen to others, and promote efficient information flow.
Ability to manage conflict, seek mutually beneficial solutions, and handle labor relations issues effectively.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners, communicate effectively with leadership, and facilitate the transfer of best practices.
Demonstrate leadership values aligned with the company's Leadership Principles.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, working in confined spaces and hazardous conditions, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Ability to wear required PPE and fall protection equipment.
Ability to work irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be on call during off hours.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong proficiency in SAP systems and FP&R Standards.
Proficiency with Google Suite applications.
Lean Six Sigma certification.
One or more years of working knowledge of production and process equipment, preferably in processing industries such as food, chemicals, or pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate production Technicians; plan work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals and demands.
Drive OPEX and continuous improvement, uphold EHS, Quality, and Operational Efficiency standards, maintain KPIs, and lead initiatives to optimize plant performance.
Track and analyze KPIs, prepare Plant Performance Reports concerning inventory loss or gain and formula or yield variances, and identify and implement process improvements.
Lead the Autonomous Maintenance program on the floor, maintain action plans, ensure tools are used correctly, advance program steps, and eliminate technical losses.
Coordinate operations and activities with other supervisors and facility leaders within and between departments to ensure seamless workflow.
Provide ongoing, real-time coaching and feedback to Technicians to develop technical competencies and self-sufficiency.
Coordinate technical training, coach and provide feedback, and resolve labor concerns in a timely manner.
Ensure adherence to EHS standards, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices; lead incident investigations, support corrective action plans, and provide direction on safety and quality issues.