Operations Team Leader

Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities of Technicians engaged in production, responsible for planning and establishing work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to ensure all production goals and demands are met
• Drive operational excellence (OPEX) and continuous improvement individually and among the team, adhere to all EHS, Quality, and Operational Efficiency standards, maintain KPIs, and lead in all OPEX initiatives and initiatives to optimize plant performance
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare Plant Performance Reports regarding inventory loss/gain and formula or yield variances, and identify and implement process improvements
• Leads the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) program on the floor, maintaining action plans and ensuring tools are used correctly to drive program step progress and eliminate technical losses. Confer with other supervisors and facility leaders to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments to ensure seamless workflow
• Coordinate technical training to ensure team members have the necessary skills and competencies to meet the business needs, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, and timely resolution of labor concerns
• Ensure strict adherence to EHS standards, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), lead incident investigations and support corrective action plans, and provide direction for safety and quality issues

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma / GED equivalent AND 3+ years in a CP/Hill’s manufacturing environment OR Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business related field.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business related field.) 2+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong proficiency in SAP systems and FP&R standards
• Proficiency with Google Suite applications