Production Team Lead

3 days ago


Fort Atkinson, Iowa, United States La Terra Fina Full time
Job Title: Production Team Leader

La Terra Fina is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Team Leader to oversee the daily operations of our production facility. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assure that products meet or exceed Food Safety and Quality specifications at every Departmental process step
  • Monitor prep room, Fill and Packaging processes to assure compliance with all standards and specifications
  • Promote good quality practices, align to and facilitate training on all quality-related SOPs and GMPs and HACCP
  • Promote a safety work culture by reinforcing all safety policies and practices
  • Assure LTF safety program guidelines are met or exceeded. Facilitate and execute Safety trainings and partner with HR Representative in the utilization of Alchemy training tools
  • Actively participate in the Plant Safety program audits, inspections and JSA's
  • Communicate as appropriate to assure Operational Effectiveness
  • Review schedule to coordinate staffing, equipment readiness, materials, and timing to assure schedule is executed to meet customer demand
  • Responsible for proper staffing levels and crew management to assure standards are achieved or exceeded
  • Leverage Redzone to assure OEE standards are met or exceeded and facilitate investigation of root causes in order to recommend solutions for problems in the Continuous Improvement process
  • Expertise in Redzone whereby knowledge is used to assure all Leads and Operators are trained to utilize Redzone to its fullest capabilities. Execute daily huddles
  • Assure that finished goods, raw/packing material, WIP are properly handled and labeled. Assure the Inventory control processes are followed and information accurate
  • Ensure relevant communication occurs between shifts, operational teams and cross-functional teams
  • Assure incoming team members are trained in techniques, processes, policies, etc. Engage in all relevant training, understand that the Lead acts as a key provider of insight and knowledge regarding operational knowledge, Safety and Food Safety knowledge, GMPs, and Quality standards
  • Encourage development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills to optimize efficiency
  • Maintain work areas aligned with lean (5-S) principles
  • Embrace lean principles and training and apply these principles to work environment and team management
  • Participate in all 5-S events to communicate cultural alignment from top-down to 5-S and lean activities
Requirements:
  • High school or GED is required
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience working in a food production facility is required
  • Previous lead or supervisory experience is required
  • A commensurate amount of education and experience may substitute
  • Ability to work independently while applying safety, GMP and quality principles
  • Must understand HR policies and procedures and ensure the team acts in adherence to these
  • Must have the ability to develop in-depth technical and mechanical knowledge of machinery, equipment and line operations
  • Critical thinking skills are needed, as daily challenges in operational efficiency and production scheduling occur - must have excellent problem-solving skills to diagnose issues and make adjustments that drive efficiency
  • Must be comfortable with computers to effectively capture relevant data, critical operational notes, etc. in systems
  • Ability to communicate effectively, to provide instruction and direction, to explain how things work, the importance of procedures and to create cultural alignment
  • Bilingual ability in Spanish and English is required
  • Must have excellent attention to detail, be reliable and proactive
  • Must have good written and verbal communication skills
Physical Requirements:
  • Frequently requires standing, lifting, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, smelling, listening, speaking, and seeing to perform the essential job duties
  • Work conditions vary, working time will vary based upon work / project needs, and flexibility is critical
  • Temperatures range from 5 to 90 F degrees in processing departments
  • Exposure to potentially dangerous machinery and equipment are present in the plant
  • Potential electrical, mechanical, and chemical, hazards are also present
  • The noise level is high and constant
  • Floors are damp and slick
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, pull and lift up to 35lbs. to stand for long periods of time
  • Close visual acuity to view a computer terminal, analyze reports, manage data and detail

This description is not intended to be a complete list of duties or tasks, but instead is to provide a guideline of fundamental responsibilities, tasks and duties. La Terra Fina reserves the right to make edits and changes to this role description as business needs require and new tasks and duties may be periodically added or revised. La Terra Fina is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary: $30 - $38 per hour


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