Team Leader - Packaging

FGF • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Team Leader - Packaging provides hands-on leadership to the packaging line, ensuring consistent product is packaged in a timely manner and meets FGF Brands standards. The role leads, coaches, mentors, and trains Team Members; supports packaging quality and production processes; and helps maintain a safe, effective, and efficient working environment. The Team Leader may also perform general labor duties or other assigned duties when requested by the Shift Leader.

FGF Brands describes itself as a leading North American bakery company with facilities across the USA and Canada and a focus on bakery categories including naan, muffins, croissants, donuts, cakes, artisan breads, and flatbreads. The company highlights an entrepreneurial culture that encourages creativity and new ideas, along with career growth and leadership training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment; food or bakery experience is desirable.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, including the ability to detect quality issues.
• Ability to understand verbal and written communications in English.
• Ability to visually inspect products and materials.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, food manufacturing and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physical capability to perform the demands of the role.
• Ability to move from one task to another with minimal distraction.
• Flexibility to work days, afternoons, nights, and weekends if needed.

Nice To Haves

• Food or bakery manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Understanding of food manufacturing and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), or willingness to learn them.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and foster mutual respect and teamwork among Team Members.
• Conduct pre-shift huddles and provide feedback to Team Members.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and train Team Members.
• Verify packaging materials and ensure the proper product is placed in packaging.
• Operate and manage the labelling machine efficiently.
• Control the Critical Control Point (CCP).
• Complete packaging quality paperwork and ensure its accuracy.
• Ensure Operations Management System (OMS) procedures are followed, including entering inventory into the operating system.
• Follow visual quality standards (VQS).
• Provide orientation and training as required to support an effective and efficient workforce.
• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing company standards and following up on regular inspections.
• Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate parties.
• Ensure every Team Member on the packaging line receives their entitled break and that coverage is provided during breaks.
• Follow FGF Brands’ Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety procedures.
• Perform general labor duties when requested by the Shift Leader and take on additional assigned duties.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health and welfare benefits, including vision and dental, with flexible options at competitive premiums.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Discount program for restaurants, gyms, shopping, and other offerings.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career growth and leadership training.

What This Job Offers

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