Team Lead - Hummus

Grecian Delight | Kronos•Elk Grove Village, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (“GDK”) stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio, featuring gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, along with value-added bakery products, reflects our commitment to quality and authenticity. Serving over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and marking our presence in the top 40 U.S. retailers, we continue to enrich dining experiences with the flavors of the Mediterranean. Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods is seeking 2nd Shift Team Lead in our Hummus Department for our Elk Grove Village location. As our Team Lead you will engage and support team members by coordinating the daily activities of the department to ensure efficient production. You will be responsible for monitoring employee safety, team adherence to quality guidelines and standards, and area metrics.

Requirements

Prior team lead experience in a production environment
Experience in machine changeovers and equipment adjustments
Effective communication skills
Ability to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Understanding of machine operation in manufacturing environment
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Responsibilities

Advocate and work safely and follow all safety rules
Work at various positions on an assembly line or other areas within the plant
Report any issue found with equipment, materials, and/or finished products, including foreign objects
Provide training and guidance to employees in regard to operational tasks
Suggest changes in the number of personnel required, depending on production requirements
Ensure changeovers are completed timely and efficiently
Make observations of quality and productivity and report to management
Assemble, set-up, break-down, and inspect all equipment in the assigned area
Operate equipment and machines; handles/moves product through the manufacturing process
Measure, add, grind, and/or mix ingredients and other raw materials; follow recipes/formulas
Responsible for the quality, sanitation, and line performance of each line
Perform all duties necessary to meet third party audit requirements as well as other standards prioritized by the company, to include SQF, HACCP, FSMA, USDA, FDA, etc.