Warehouse Team Lead - Custom Packaging, 1st Shift

Torani • San Leandro, CA

7h • $32 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Team Lead guides daily Custom Packaging operations, where finished goods are transformed into value-added products customized to meet customer requirements. The role supports the team and oversees accuracy, efficiency, safety, and quality throughout the production line. The Team Lead organizes workflows, maintains performance data, helps meet operational goals, and delivers excellent customer service.

The role combines hands-on operational leadership with planning and collaboration. The Team Lead coordinates daily work, supports shift transitions, cross-trains employees, and steps into operational roles as needed. They promote food safety, sanitation, product freshness, and a clean, compliant work environment. Working across production, warehouse, quality, and planning teams, they coordinate materials and workflows for custom orders, special projects, and changing business needs.

The position also emphasizes continuous improvement and people development. The Team Lead identifies inefficiencies, reduces waste, tracks meaningful performance metrics, trains and coaches team members, and encourages accountability and ideas for improvement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., with overtime as needed. The position is on site at Toraniland’s North Beach Distribution Center in San Leandro.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, including leadership experience.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage performance metrics and drive results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Basic math skills to support production tracking, reporting, and operational decision-making.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and twist for up to 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily team huddles and coordinate line activities to maintain organized, efficient workflows.
• Oversee customization work, including repackaging, labeling, and final product configuration, ensuring customer and quality expectations are met.
• Maintain accurate production data and keep key performance indicators visible and up to date.
• Support shift transitions, cross-train team members, and perform operational work when needed.
• Reinforce food safety, sanitation, product handling, and other safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, compliant work environment and protect product freshness and shelf life.
• Address risks proactively and lead safety conversations.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, quality, and planning teams on priorities, materials, and workflows.
• Support execution of custom orders, special projects, and evolving business needs.
• Identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and implement practical improvements to productivity and accuracy.
• Track performance metrics consistently and use them to improve team results.
• Train new hires, reinforce standard processes, and create skill-growth opportunities through cross-training.
• Coach team members, provide feedback, and foster accountability and pride in performance.
• Help the team meet or exceed safety, quality, and productivity KPI targets.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation for regular team members.
• Profit sharing.
• Annual bonus.
• 401(k) company match.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for team members.
• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Unlimited Italian sodas and flavored lattes, and opportunities to taste products.
• Company Day, cultural heritage celebrations, team lunches, and milestone celebrations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed