Supply Chain Team Lead

Jacksons Companies•Caldwell, ID

7d•$22 - $24

About The Position

The Food Plant Supply Chain Team Lead contributes to food storage, preparation, manufacturing, and packaging, including operation, sanitation, and maintenance of Food Plant production and warehouse equipment. The Lead assists with production and preparation planning and decision-making to produce high-quality goods, while maintaining a safe work environment and complying with food safety and quality processes. This position reports to the Food Plant Supply Chain Supervisor and covers the Supervisor’s basic duties when they are unavailable. The role supports daily production by ensuring teams have the materials, tools, and people needed; overseeing preparation activities and deadlines; coordinating with other departments; maintaining inventory; and training and supervising new employees. It also involves hands-on movement of food products, operating equipment, documenting checks, and helping maintain a clean and organized facility. Schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to become forklift certified.
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Strong ability to identify and analyze problems and implement solutions.
Experience using Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to stand for 2–3 hours at a time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a constant 40-degree environment.
Physical dexterity.
Availability for shift work.
Must remove piercings, jewelry, and similar items in compliance with USDA food safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a food production factory.
Bilingual skills.
Experience with food packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform work with attention to personnel safety, food safety, quality processes, compliance, and process improvement.
Ensure the facility meets health and safety requirements and that the Supply Chain team uses PPE properly.
Perform inventory cycle counts and mid-day inventory checks to confirm available items and minimize overage of work-in-process inputs.
Recognize and correct safety or quality problems.
Train and supervise new employees, including training on major equipment such as computer systems, pallet jacks, forklifts, ribbon blenders, and labelers.
Provide trained backup coverage for employees in Receiving and the Prep Area during vacations and unexpected call-ins.
Ensure Supply Chain and Production teams have the materials, tools, people, and other resources needed for production.
Oversee the preparation process and ensure team members meet orders and deadlines while optimizing efficiency.
Collaborate with other departments to support production, preparation, and packing.
Move breads, meats, and cheeses from Receiving to the Food Plant upon arrival.
Clear empty in-use totes from the Food Plant and return them to Receiving for reuse.
Stow Food Plant equipment at the end of the shift, assist Receiving with end-of-shift organization, and provide coverage as needed.
Empty cardboard cages as they fill and operate the baler.
Document checks and other information completely and accurately on paper and in computer systems.
Attend meetings and title-specific training and serve as a key member of the ERP team.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

15 days (120 hours) of paid time off annually.
6 paid company holidays annually.
401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match.
Medical benefits plans and health/flexible spending accounts.
Dental, vision, and disability insurance.
Jacksons and Extra Mile store discounts: 10% off purchases and $0.10 off fuel per gallon.
Annual tuition reimbursement up to $5,250.
Scholarship and financial assistance programs.
On-demand pay and pay cards.
Employee referral bonus up to $500.
Quarterly performance bonuses.
Annual merit pay increases.