Production Team Lead

Peet's Coffee•Brooklyn Center, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Our purpose at Peet’s Coffee is the pursuit of better, better coffee, for people and the planet. Our ambition is to become the chosen brand for coffee lovers around the world, and we know earning that place means an uncompromising focus on quality, craft, and authenticity. As part of Keurig Dr Pepper and JDE Peet’s, the world’s leading pureplay coffee company, Peet’s is growing as a global coffee brand anchored by a clear set of values that reflect who we are today and where we’re going. We Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together challenging ourselves every day to do better than the day before. We've learned that the secret to great coffee is the people who make it, and we apply the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup. The Production Team Lead will be a valuable part of our production team, making the industry’s finest coffee. This position provides leadership in ensuring that production demands (blending, roasting, packaging) are met in a timely manner while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality. They need to be reliable and punctual, able to execute the production plan effectively, and guide employees to ensure success in their daily work. They must address staffing and production issues, minimizing their impact on performance goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent with 3-5 years of production experience as a machine technician or in operations leadership
Capable of reading, understanding, and communicating production documents and safety manuals
Experience with manufacturing processes and system controls
Intermediate level math, reading, and writing skills
Intermediate level computer skills
Has a high degree of personal accountability and deadline /time management
Excels in a results-oriented and dynamic environment; is flexible and can respond quickly and effectively to business needs

Nice To Haves

2 years of formal training in the coffee industry or food manufacturing is strongly desired
Previous Workplace Safety Committee participation

Responsibilities

Performs material cycle counts, daily material requisitions, and the organizational activities of all packaging materials
Responsible for the accuracy of work order transactions and finished goods inventory
Assists Production Supervisor with operational staffing requirements, hiring, new hire orientation, training staff, and production coordination
Prioritizes production on-floor presence and consistently provides leadership and support to the production team
Implements internal programs for material waste reduction, production yield, incident corrective actions, and problem solving
Supports new packaging technology implementation, new product development, and other innovations
Demonstrates knowledge and commitment to Quality and Food Safety programs, including GMPs , SSOPs, and Adverse Health Policy, ensuring that the packaging department operates within the standards set by Peet’s Coffee and its oversight regulatory agencies
Ensures product quality by enforcing completion of all required Line Operator Quality Control Point monitoring tasks according to established procedures
Ensures fair and consistent enforcement of all Peet’s Coffee policies
Aids in the development and creation of Job Hazards Analysis for each Packaging Line
Aids in the development of Standard Work and SOP requirements for each Packaging Line
Stays up to date with all safety rules and regulations and holds self and team accountable
Supports the Safety Coordinator and Production Supervisor to promote a safe work environment
Supports effective communication between the production team and Quality Assurance, participating in incident investigations, and implementing operational corrective and preventive actions
Supports effective communication between the production team and engineering, calling for and coordinating maintenance for all packaging equipment to limit production downtime
Trains and uses leadership techniques to build an effective team
Motivates the team with a strong sense of urgency and makes timely , effective decisions
Cultivates a culture of ownership, accountability, and recognition
Communicates clearly and empathetically, actively listening and collaborating to find solutions
Demonstrates a positive, team-oriented mindset; open to both giving and receiving direction to support shared goals
Brings the Core Values to life in all that you do: Mastery, Accountability, Inclusivity, and Curiosity