Team Lead

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for working closely with the Area Production Manager and Plant Manager for the timely completion of production schedules. The Team leader directs daily work for employees, keeps proper records and documents processes. The Team Leader is also responsible for the safety and cleanliness of the work areas and ensures that all personnel are properly trained.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Able to perform all duties of a Packaging Operator from Level 1 – 6
• Communicates the schedule to the team, delivers schedule attainment, and allocates resources accordingly
• Able to Complete 30/60/90-day evaluations with the area manager, while responsible for developing the skills of their team
• Able to effectively manage the day-to-day functions and line problems as they occur.
• Able to effectively manage the day-to-day personnel issues as they arise.
• Able to effectively manage an area in absence of an area manager.
• Able to track and document material consumptions and product declarations, able to document downtime & report line issues properly
• Conducts or oversees all pre-op tasks, ensures quality production startup, conduct, or oversees all QA checks and responsible for their accuracy
• Able to complete Manufacturing Order Entry for department in Microsoft Great Plains

Candidate Qualifications:

• Strong process and product knowledge is required.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, understanding, and enforcement of GMP, SOPs, Sanitation SOPs, SQF, HACCP, and USDA requirements.

• Good organizational and task management capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English required).
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Dynamic GP and Microsoft Office products.
• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent directly related work experience is required; an Associate degree is preferred.

Internal employees:

Must perform all level functions at a satisfactory level for a minimum 90 days prior to advancement, no disciplinary action within 60 days, and points cannot be more than 4, must consistently demonstrate behavior aligned with the Volpi Way Fundamentals.