Team Leader - Formulation

Litehouse•Lowell, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Litehouse as a Team Leader in Formulation! Location: [Lowell] Shift: [223A] Would you like to work for a 100% employee-owned food manufacturing company with an outstanding reputation as both a community leader and a great place to work? Formulation to drive operational excellence, support employee development, and uphold the highest standards in food safety, quality, and performance. If you're passionate about leadership, manufacturing, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to join a company where your work-and your voice-matters. About Litehouse Foods Litehouse started in the Hope, Idaho restaurant of the Hawkins family 60 years ago. Since that time, we have become the leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, herbs, and cheese, manufacturing these delicious products at our four U.S. facilities based in Michigan, Utah, Virginia, and Idaho. Litehouse offers its diverse portfolio of products through general retail, e-commerce, foodservice, deli, member stores, and value-added goods where Litehouse products are featured in meal and salad kits. We keep a strong commitment to our employees and the communities in which we operate. Great People Deserve Great Benefits!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED strongly preferred
1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or food production setting
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment , work practices, and formulation processes
Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization
Experience applying root cause problem-solving tools
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
A commitment to quality, consistency, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Promote a safety-first culture and coach team members to take responsibility for their own safety behaviors
Develop and mentor crew members through training plans and feedback
Facilitate clear, effective communication across shifts and departments, including shift hand-offs
Ensure accurate, timely documentation and adherence to HACCP and food safety protocols
Lead formulation setups, changeovers , and ensure processes run within correct parameters
Conduct root cause analyses on issues related to safety, quality, performance, and formulation
Collaborate cross-functionally to address production constraints or limitations
Support new hire orientation and foster a positive training environment
Model Litehouse values and uphold high standards of performance, respect, and accountability