Associate Team Leader - Operations

Work Shift:

Multiple Shifts

Pay Type:

Salary

Hourly Rate (if applicable):

N/A

Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):

$55,000.00 - $71,400.00

JOB OVERVIEW:

A developmental role designed to prepare employees for a leadership position within our manufacturing operations. This role provides hands-on experience in production processes, team leadership, and operational efficiency while gaining the necessary skills to transition into a supervisory role. Participates in driving processes that deliver sustainable results against objectives. Provides support in executing site and global supply initiatives and continuous improvement objectives. Works to learn and understand good manufacturing practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                        

• Gain in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production workflows.
• Assist in supervising production teams, learning how to manage personnel, resolve conflicts, and drive team performance.
• Collaborates with Plant Operations Manager to establish, communicate, and execute measurable production and cultural goals to deliver uncompromised safety, quality, service, and performance objectives in support of Plant Operations.
• Supports the Installation of measurement systems that provide an ongoing real-time status towards achieving the day-to-day requirements to ensure that service levels are achieved.
• Implements production operations to meet prescribed productivity and quality goals to ensure adherence with production schedules.
• Fosters an environment of continuous improvement and learning to achieve and maintain industry leadership.
• Develops skills required to anticipate problem issues before they arise and takes corrective action.
• Works with department manager in the development and implementation of production cost standards, customer and BDG product specifications; acts as a resource in team settings to better understand and meet customer needs.
• Stays abreast of cutting-edge technology through external trade shows and benchmarking of similar facilities, including professional seminars.
• Partners with experienced team leaders and operations management to coach the production team towards common objectives.
• Learns and applies sound motivational and correctional techniques, including team member coaching and disciplinary actions and recognitions for good work.
• Manages employee contributions and potential growth so that opportunities for greater contributions can be capitalized.
• Contributes to the development of effective employee training programs, including areas of GMP’s and safety awareness.
• Helps drive our “Zero Harm” behavioral based safety program.
• Participates in implements systems and/or process controls for efficient operations, quality and productivity through continuous improvement and lean principles by establishing and communicating performance measures and results.
• Supports investigations or research, write technical, informative or operational reports, work on special projects, attends and conduct meetings as required.
• Reviews reports, papers, and other records prepared by personnel for clarity, completeness, accuracy and conformance with company policies. Route approved reports and records to appropriate personnel.    
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS                                                                                  

Minimum level of education required 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Operations Management or 4 years of food and beverage manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree. 

Minimum number of year(s) of experience required in addition to education plus type(s) of functional experience

• N/A

Other required type(s) of functional experience (e.g. Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.)

•  N/A

Other job requirements (e.g. certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.)

•  N/A

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES (Specialized education, specific software experience, etc.)

• Experience functioning as a proactive team player. 
• Must possess strong planning skills with ability to analyze trends and determine corrective actions. 
• Demonstrated ability to produce on