Team Leader

UniFirst•Owensboro, KY

11d

About The Position

As a UniFirst Group Leader, you will support the objective of leading and managing team partners in a department on a shift. You will coordinate daily production requirements, guide workflow, oversee product quality and basic machine operation, and help maintain safe and efficient department operations. The role also includes timekeeping and payroll accuracy, staff and workflow adjustments in response to production demands, inventory and supply management, and collaboration with maintenance, supervisors, managers, and HR. The Team Leader supports training and compliance, plans daily workflow, delegates tasks, and assists supervisors, managers, and HR with coaching, counseling, and corrective action. Cross-training in other facility areas is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Two or more years of related experience and/or training in the field.
Previous experience managing diverse teams of 20 or more team partners.
Knowledge and background in a distribution-systems-driven environment.
Ability to read and write English and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
Proficiency with computer programs such as spreadsheets and databases.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presenting information and responding to questions from managers, employees, and customers.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instructions.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a wide variety of verbal and written instructions.
Ability to hear, talk, see, and distinguish between colors.
Ability to cross-train in other areas of the facility.
Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience are also considered.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree (AS) or Bachelor’s Degree (BA).

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily production requirements with the designated Production Supervisor or Department Manager and drive workflow through the department.
Administer timekeeping systems and reports, ensuring daily payroll accuracy.
Provide clear written and verbal instructions and feedback to support proper execution of work and attainment of KPIs.
Oversee operations, including product quality inspections and basic machine operation and maintenance.
Define and communicate goals.
Ensure timely workflow throughout Processing Areas.
Oversee compliance with health and safety regulations and investigate incidents and accidents according to policy.
Review daily production demands and reports, adjusting staffing or workflow as needed.
Communicate with Maintenance staff to resolve equipment or operational issues.
Maintain inventory and ensure efficient use of production supplies and raw materials.
Define material and supply purchasing needs in accordance with SOX guidelines and work with a Supervisor or Manager on purchase orders.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, daily internal production meetings, and other meetings as needed.
Support training of new Team Partners and ensure required training compliance.
Plan daily workflow and delegate tasks.
Support Supervisors, Managers, and HR with coaching, counseling, and corrective action activities.