Operations Team Leader

Colgate•Richmond, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Operations Team Leader you will be responsible for managing shop floor employees, daily production, and ensuring the achievement of key performance indicators and daily performance goals. In this role, you will be the frontline driver of technical performance, team engagement, and engineering execution. You will lead, coach, and develop an exceptional team of technicians while spearheading key operational programs including Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Operational Excellence (OPEX) to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and optimize yield. This is a role for a hands on, technically minded leader who thrives at the intersection of people leadership, data driven performance, and advanced automation assets.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
2+ years experience in manufacturing
Must be able 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 all required PPE and fall protection equipment
Ability to work irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and be on call during off hours

Nice To Haves

2+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of SAP systems and FP&R standards
Proficiency with Google Suite applications
Ability to manage production activities, resource allocation, shift coordination, and schedule management to meet production goals
Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Assurance, Food Safety initiatives, safety policies, and environmental health standards
Ability to communicate ideas clearly, listen to others, and promote efficient information flow
Ability to manage conflict, seeking mutually beneficial solutions, and effectively handling labor relations issues
Work collaboratively with internal and external partners, communicate effectively with leadership, and facilitate the transfer of best practices
Demonstrate leadership values inherently aligned with our company’s Leadership Principles

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate the activities of Operation Technicians engaged in production
Responsible for planning and establishing work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals
Confer with other supervisors and facility leaders to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
Utilize continuous improvement methodologies to drive performance
Coordinate training for team members as required
Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to all team members
Ensure adherence to safety standards
Ensure adherence to quality, Food Safety and GMPs in daily operations
Assess and provide direction for safety and quality issues
Manage daily attendance tasks
Maintain effective KPI measurement, tracking, and reporting
Ensure completion of all production related transactions and paperwork