Team Leader - Formulation

Litehouse•Lowell, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Litehouse as a Team Leader in Formulation! This role is crucial for driving operational excellence, supporting employee development, and upholding the highest standards in food safety, quality, and performance within a 100% employee-owned food manufacturing company. Litehouse, founded 60 years ago by the Hawkins family, is a leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, herbs, and cheese, with manufacturing facilities in Michigan, Utah, Virginia, and Idaho. The company offers its products through various channels including retail, e-commerce, foodservice, and deli, maintaining a strong commitment to its employees and communities. 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.

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