Team Leader

Armstrong Group•Denver, CO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

A Ziegenfelder Team Leader is responsible for supervising production teams in the absence of a Supervisor to ensure the safe and efficient operation of production lines, producing quality Ziegenfelder treats for delivery to customers. This role involves leading and driving a team in a manner consistent with Ziegenfelder Values, supporting Safety, Quality, and the Operation Teams. The Team Leader ensures that environmental and safety expectations are followed during the shift and addresses any exceptions, needs, or opportunities through the Event Management application. They are also responsible for verifying production paperwork for accuracy, including raw material usage logs, metal detector calibrations, and product quality checks, and undertaking corrective/preventative actions for safety, quality, or defective product events. Additionally, the Team Leader functions as an Operator when the Supervisor is present, completes the production dashboard in the Supervisor's absence, follows all GMP and SQF procedures, assists in training new personnel, manages team member performance, and ensures quality and food safety standards are met. They also assist Maintenance with machine operational condition and troubleshooting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to motivate and lead in a fast-paced environment.
Good spatial awareness working around manufacturing equipment.

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience in a management or leadership role preferred, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.
Mechanical or operational background, in addition to the above qualifications, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervising production teams in absence of Supervisor to ensure safe and efficient operation of production lines, producing quality Ziegenfelder treats for delivery to customers.
Leading and driving a team in a manner consistent with Ziegenfelder Values.
Supporting Safety, Quality and the Operation Teams to produce and package quality Ziegenfelder treats.
Ensuring that environmental and safety expectations are followed during the shift and that exceptions, needs or opportunities are addressed and shared via our Event Management application.
Verifying production paperwork to confirm completion, and accuracy, of raw material usage logs, metal detector calibrations, and product quality checks.
Undertaking proper corrective/preventative actions when there is a safety, quality or defective product event.
Functions as an Operator on days Supervisor is present.
Completes production dashboard in the absence of the Supervisor.
Follows all GMP and SQF procedures and practices.
Assists in training of new personnel and managing team member performance.
Ensures quality and food safety standards of products are met.
Assists Maintenance to ensure machines are in proper operational condition and troubleshooting.