Assistant Team Leader

Assistant Team Leader

Location: Chino, CA

Starting Pay: $20.75/hour

The Ziegenfelder Company is a frozen novelty manufacturer that focuses on producing the highest quality frozen ice novelties, commonly referred to as twin pops. We are the largest manufacturer of twin pops in the country with production facilities in Wheeling, WV; Chino, CA; Denver, CO; and Lockhart, TX. Our growth and success are due to our dedicated tribe, and we value integrity, creativity, and innovation.

What You Will Be Doing

· Supervising production teams in the absence of the Team Leader to ensure safe and efficient operation of production lines

· 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

· Verifying production paperwork to confirm completion and accuracy

· Undertaking proper corrective/preventative actions when there is a safety, quality, or defective product event

· Functioning as an Operator on days the Team Leader is present

· Completing the production dashboard in the absence of the Team Leader

· Following all GMP and SQF procedures and practices

· Assisting in the training of new personnel

· Ensuring quality standards of products are met

· Assisting Maintenance to ensure machines are in proper operational condition

What You Will Need

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· 1+ years of experience in a management or leadership role, preferably in the food manufacturing environment

· 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred

· Ability to motivate and lead in a fast-paced environment

· Mechanical or operational background is a plus

Physical Abilities

· Standing up to 8 hours per day

· Bending, twisting, reaching, and grasping actions

· Good spatial awareness working around manufacturing equipment

· May need to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 30 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. of force constantly

· May need to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, reach, stand, push, and pull frequently during a shift

Working Conditions

· May be subject to noise above 85 decibels with proper protection equipment

Schedule

· 40 hours per week with set days off (Dayshift Shift – 6am-2pm)

Benefits

· Begin after 60 days of employment

· 401(k) with company matching

· Paid holidays

The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions. Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.