Team Lead, Production

Barry Callebaut • Chicago, IL

89d

About The Position

The Team Lead, Production is responsible for the day-to-day operations of an assigned shift. Working in conjunction with the Plant Production Supervisor, this role oversees production activities of hourly personnel and machine operation. The Team Lead trains, coaches, and problem-solves with team members; communicates timely and relevant information to team members and supervisors; and demonstrates ownership of plant and food safety, including regulatory requirements. The role also maintains control of Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, quality, customer service, and team processes.

The schedule is a night shift: Wednesday from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., and Thursday through Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Barry Callebaut offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, a workplace that welcomes flexibility, an inclusive environment, and opportunities for personal and professional growth and internal career development. The role contributes to the company’s Forever Chocolate sustainability mission, focused on prospering farmers, eliminating child labor, being carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in its products.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• A minimum of two years of appropriate supervisory experience in a food-manufacturing environment.
• Proficient English language skills, both written and oral.
• Computer knowledge in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Teamwork and cooperation, including a genuine intention to work cooperatively with others and be part of a team.
• Flexibility, self-control, and self-confidence, including the ability to adapt to and work effectively with a variety of situations, individuals, or groups.
• Great communication skills.
• Interpersonal understanding and relationship-building ability, including listening to and understanding others.
• Initiative and a preference for taking action before being requested.
• Developing others, with a genuine intent to foster employee learning or development.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for the assigned shift, including coordinating work activities for hourly and temporary employees, supporting efficient equipment operation, providing personnel training, handling personnel issues, and communicating relevant information to Production Supervisors.
• Organize day-to-day shift operations, including assigning sanitation duties, troubleshooting machines, and reassigning team members as needed.
• Coach and support team members, facilitate brief team meetings as needed, and conduct work assessments for employees and temporary employees.
• Assign or complete cross-training activities so shift personnel can work in production areas.
• Coordinate operations and activities within or between work areas with team production leads.
• Ensure all shift paperwork is completed promptly.
• Enforce company policies, safety standards, GMP standards, and HACCP.
• Oversee maintenance of clean and sanitary conditions according to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Inspect materials, products, and equipment to detect and document defects, malfunctions, and questions.
• Confirm production orders in SAP when needed.
• Routinely suggest and implement improvements in assigned areas.
• Participate in process improvement training, safety training, committee work, lean teams, or other committee work.
• Complete assigned duties and other duties assigned by the Production Supervisor promptly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Workplace flexibility.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth and internal career development.
• Inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED