Production Team Lead

Diageo•Tullahoma, TN

9d•$61,988 - $103,313•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Team Lead supervises and coordinates operational, personnel, and administrative activities, developing an efficient, performance-driven team to produce finished products. The role is directly responsible for lead personnel and hourly workers and contributes to the annual operating budget, excluding labor. It focuses on optimizing safety, quality, production, and cost performance; developing employees; improving production processes; and supporting the site’s Manufacturing Management System (MMS). The position is based in Tullahoma, Tennessee, and is a day-shift role with potential overtime and flexibility.

Requirements

BA/BS in Business, Management, Science, or Engineering, plus five or more years of people-management experience in a distillery or warehousing facility; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in distilling operations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Computer literacy, including SAP and Microsoft Office.
Strong leadership and management background.
Strong analytical and budgeting skills.
Excellent organization and time-management skills.
Ability to work well with other departments and all levels of management.
Thorough working knowledge of relevant standards such as PSM (Process Safety Management), OSHA, HACCP, and ISO.

Responsibilities

Interview and hire employees, resolve conflicts, and coordinate daily staffing.
Ensure efficient production and high standards.
Optimize safety, quality, production, and cost objectives through employee involvement and team-based problem solving.
Train and monitor personnel to ensure proper procedures are followed.
Coach, mentor, and engage direct reports, building impactful teams and inspiring change through strong leadership.
Communicate production schedules and schedule changes to appropriate departments.
Plan and implement initiatives to improve production operations in partnership with the warehousing team.
Ensure monthly safety and food safety audits are completed on time, corrective actions are completed, and distillery workers understand the goals.
Review production paperwork for accuracy and completeness and ensure production databases are maintained and used for continuous improvement.
Monitor parts and supplies inventories and place orders as needed.
Lead direct reports in implementing and maintaining the Manufacturing Management System (MMS).
Drive the site MMS agenda by completing improvement projects as the Implementation Task Force Lead.
Develop process and program improvements to minimize losses.
Generate and implement process and equipment changes to increase efficiency, improve safety and quality, reduce costs, and improve employee morale.
Stay informed about industry changes and new technology, equipment, systems, and procedures relevant to the distilling area.
Work with management staff on productivity, quality, and safety issues.
Contribute to the annual operating budget, excluding labor.