Production Team Leader

About the role

Assist the supervisor in ensuring production is running effectively and efficiently and in compliance to all set standards of manufacturing process, quality standards, product specifications and food safety policies (Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Housekeeping Practices), etc.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Check production schedule and make sure that all required materials and utensils are available.
• Inspect that all materials transferred to the section are within prescribed standards.
• Inspect that all equipment, tools and utensils are properly used, and all areas are properly set up as required for specific production.
• Seek technical competencies/expertise to operate all equipment and tools in the assigned section/department.
• Prepare the required supplies according to standard procedures.
• Record production output and wastages incurred during the work shift.
• Perform minor repair and maintenance of simple (minor) equipment.
• Assign/delegate tasks to the right team members to ensure smooth production flow.
• Train/coach new and existing workforce on all standard operating procedures; promoting and supporting the management team towards high employee engagement at all times.
• Follow model and influence others to strictly comply to all company policies, workplace safety standards, food safety, supplies and inventory management, First In-First Out (FIFO), proper storage, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Housekeeping Practices or 5S, Clean As You Go (CAYGo), Cleanliness and Sanitation, Allergen, etc.
• Assist the Production Supervisor/Inventory Control Assistant in identifying variances, analyzing/investigating causes, and applying the necessary corrective actions as agreed to improve inventory accuracy.

Non-Essential Functions

• Attend required training and certification programs necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities and achievement of unit’s goals.
• Initiate coordination and communication with team members and management team to support achievement of all goals and objectives.
• Perform other job/task or production related assignments as assigned by immediate supervisor in order to develop one’s self and/or share one’s expertise resulting to support work efficiencies & productivity.
• Perform administrative duties as necessary (i.e. making copies, printing, filing, etc.).
• May be assigned a project related to area of accountability.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• At least High School graduate; Associate degree, preferred or equivalent combination of education & experience in team leadership from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a team leader, (school or workplace) a must.
• Bilingual (i.e. English/Spanish) preferred.

Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFQs)

• Expressed interest or wants to lead others.
• Attendance to any one of these, preferred: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Attendance to any one of these, preferred: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
• Attendance to any one of these, preferred: Good Housekeeping Practices (5S).
• Attendance to any one of these, preferred: Serv Safe Allergens.

Qualifications

Essential Skills and Traits

Technical Competencies

• Food Manufacturing
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Good Housekeeping Practices or 5S
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Serv Safe Allergens
• Quality Management
• Food Safety
• Workplace Safety
• Production Equipment Operation, Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Ovens, Mixers, Conveyors, etc.

Leadership/Management Competencies

• Team Leadership

Essential Traits

• Self-Motivated (Takes Initiative, Enthusiastic, and Wants Challenge)
• Attention to Details