Production Team Leader

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Hazleton, PA

1d•$61,400 - $79,800•Onsite

About The Position

Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) is the largest baking company in the world, with over 20,000 associates nationwide. They offer competitive pay and benefits, a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development, and allows associates to be their authentic selves. This Production Team Leader role is crucial in helping BBU maintain world-class baking practices, foster teamwork, develop people, and serve customers. The role involves producing high-quality products, supporting the team in executing the Operations Excellence Playbook, and empowering the team to achieve key performance metrics. The Production Team Leader is expected to create a compelling culture through effective coaching, driving ownership and accountability to achieve Thruput and Shipping on-time, in-full.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
2-5 years of experience in production, preferably in the food processing industry or fast-paced manufacturing environment.
A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to lead difficult conversations.
Proficiency-level computer skills including MS Office applications.
Strong organization skills and ability to handle multiple tasks/projects.

Nice To Haves

KRONOS knowledge is a plus.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, to accommodate operational needs.
Ability to read English and follow written procedures accurately, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and protocols.
Ability to work off ground level with proper safety equipment.
Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
Team-oriented person, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where individuals work together towards common goals.
Value and promote teamwork, encouraging open communication and active participation from all team members.
Strong willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing circumstances.
Embrace new challenges, seek opportunities for growth, and inspire others to embrace change and continuous learning.
Exhibit leadership qualities that inspire and motivate team members.
Committed to talent development, providing guidance and support to individuals to help them enhance their skills, assume greater responsibilities, and contribute to the overall success of the team and organization.

Responsibilities

Win the shift by ensuring that all aspects of the shift, such as product, equipment, and processes, adhere to world-class standards for quality, efficiency, and safety.
Foster a culture of Associate engagement by respecting, including, and empowering all Associates.
Uphold and promote E5 Leadership Behaviors: Embrace the Consumer, Ensure Operational Capabilities, Empower and Involve, Engage and Develop, and Expect Ownership and Accountability.
Identify issues, assign actions to the appropriate team member, and follow up to ensure it was completed. Escalate issues to department leaders, as needed.
Coach Associates towards an independent, problem-solving mentality to consistently achieve world-class standards.
Operate with a One Team mentality by collaborating across departments to solve issues and ensure production is to schedule.
Prepare priorities for you and your team for the upcoming shift.
Communicate and coordinate important issues with the right team members to solve issues, including cross functional partners, incoming shift team leaders, and department leadership.
Deliver on Key Performance Indicators for People, Quality, Safety, Service, and Cost.
Engage and develop core competencies in Associates through onboarding, training, coaching and consistent performance feedback.
Achieve all safety goals. Deliver on safety awareness programs in order to eliminate unsafe acts and conditions that contribute to workplace injuries. Comply with workplace standards, company policies and government regulations.
Ensure product quality, advising others on necessary formula and process adjustments to ensure product runs within specification.
Lead the team of associates to serve sales by achieving production schedule attainment, KPIs for thruput and shipping on time, in full.
Ensure cost efficiency by reducing waste, decreasing down time, and overseeing appropriate staff scheduling.
Utilize tablets and essential applications within the tablets, such as SOMAX, Rever, Shift Guides, Intelex, and more, to keep processes running effectively.