Team Leader Production
About The Position
The Team Leader Production leads team members in identifying, managing, and executing plant process improvement opportunities. The role manages production staff to meet production and quality goals, identifies and resolves production process problems or bottlenecks, and ensures materials, equipment, and people are available to maintain production schedules. It supports continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and customer service while helping create an engaged, team-oriented workforce and improve business results. The position monitors production standards, trains employees, supports sanitation operations, enforces plant rules and procedures, evaluates subordinate performance, and participates in plant and company safety programs. The role is based in Richland, Washington, and must be available for second shift. Work may involve manufacturing and freezer environments, exposure to noise and varied temperatures, and physical tasks including standing, walking, lifting, and working around equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least one year of related experience is stated in the job summary.
- Basic and preferred qualifications specify a bachelor's or associate degree, at least four years of relevant industry/work experience, or supervisory/management experience; the posting also states a high school diploma/GED is required.
- Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to self-motivate, multitask, and lead others.
- Must be available for a second-shift position; the posting also indicates ability to work weekends and/or shift work.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Food Science, Agricultural Sciences, or another natural science; other degrees will be considered.
- One to three years of supervisory experience preferred.
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- SAP experience.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and loss.
- Knowledge of GMPs.
- Working knowledge of plant equipment and safety.
- Ability to distinguish normal from abnormal conditions.
- Previous experience in food processing or manufacturing.
- Ability to work various shifts, including weekdays, weekends, day, swing, or grave shifts, based on production-site scheduling needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead team members in identifying, managing, and executing plant process improvement opportunities.
- Manage production staff to attain production and quality goals.
- Identify production process problems or bottlenecks and resolve issues.
- Ensure materials, equipment, and human resources are available to maintain production schedules.
- Support continuous improvement goals in safety, quality, cost, and customer service.
- Monitor production to ensure quality, productivity, and cost standards are maintained.
- Provide employee training so employees can perform their job responsibilities effectively.
- Assist with supervision of sanitation operations to promote and maintain a clean, food-safe environment.
- Enforce plant rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Evaluate subordinate performance, communicate with employees, and provide information to improve work performance.
- Support plant and company safety programs and promote adherence to employee safety requirements, including lock-out/tag-out, personal protective equipment, and confined-space entry.
- Help create an engaged, team-oriented workforce and improve business results.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care, Health Reimbursement Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts.
- Well-being programs, companywide events, and a wellness incentive program.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) plan with company contributions.
- Financial planning services.
- Employee stock purchase program.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Family-friendly employee events.
- Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
