Production Operations Team Lead - Manufacturing

Shift Availability: 2nd shift (2pm-11:15pm additional shift premium)

Monday - Friday, overtime and Saturdays as needed 

Overview

The Operations Team Lead is responsible for leading the Operations Team, ensuring efficient operation in achieving business targets. This role reports to the 1st Shift Lead and Plant Director and is required to have experience in manufacturing or packaging environments. This position is in a fast-paced environment and requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and strives to increase efficiencies without compromising quality or safety. It supports, encourages, and complies with all company policies and procedures and ensures the team follows safe practices and produces a high-quality product.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership by supporting company culture, values, and brand cornerstones.
• Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Foster and support a High-Performance culture; help build and promote a strong “Teamwork” environment across all shifts
• All Operations employees are responsible for the safety and quality of products.
• All food safety and quality issues must be reported immediately to the QA Manager and Plant Director.
• Monitors and audit plant production metrics to ensure alignment with the production schedule.
• Communicates the long-term vision, sets the daily morale of the team, and leads by example.
• Maintains the flow of processes and makes suggestions for efficiency within the organization.
• Advises, assists, and instructs associates in all aspects of work and the safe operation of the equipment and machinery necessary for their position.
• Assigns tasks and schedules priorities to achieve the most outstanding production with the best efficiency.
• Facilitates communication with, associates, and managers for successful collaboration and accountability.
• Manage the performance of direct reports through performance reviews, frequent discussions, coaching, and career development action plans.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment (required)
• Be organized, able to multi-task and prioritize
• Possess knowledge and understanding of supervisory practices and principles
• Have experience or certification in SQF, GMP and HACCP, regulated industries
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Must be flexible and willing to work overtime as required
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and embrace change while proactively making sound decisions
• Personal Protective Equipment: hearing, eye protection, and hair nets (provided)

Environmental Conditions

• Air-conditioned/heated facility with adequate lighting.
• Personal protective equipment: hearing protection is required and provided.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. is required.

Employment Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage
• 401K with Employer Contribution

Jettison provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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