Afternoon Team Leader

Responsibilities

·        Supervising production teams to ensure safe and efficient operation of production lines, producing quality Ziegenfelder treats for delivery to customers.

·        Leading and driving a team in a manner consistent with Ziegenfelder Values. 

·        Supporting Safety, Quality and the Operation Teams to produce and package quality Ziegenfelder treats.

·        Coordinating with Operations Manager or Plant Director to manage staffing levels ensuring safe, efficient, and productive use of employees.

·        Ensuring that environmental and safety expectations are followed during the shift and that exceptions, needs or opportunities are addressed and shared via our Event Management application.

·        Verifying production paperwork to confirm completion, and accuracy, of raw material usage logs, metal detector calibrations, and product quality checks.

·        Undertaking proper corrective/preventative actions when there is a safety, quality, or defective product event.

·        Coordinating with Plant Director and Operations Manager to review and adhere production schedules, cleaning operations, and product changeovers.

·        Working with Operations Manager or Plant Director to ensure Operators have the leadership skills and abilities necessary to lead production teams to success.

·        Follows all GMP and SQF procedures and practices.

·        Assists in training of new personnel.

·        Ensures quality standards of products are met.

·        Assists Maintenance to ensure machines are in proper operational conditions.

Leaders at all levels and in all roles at Ziegenfelder strive to demonstrate leadership competencies. As Team Lead, you will demonstrate:

·        Integrity: Is direct and truthful, is ethical in making decisions and speaks candidly about tough issues. Is open-minded and listens to tribe members at all levels.  Is widely trusted by others and keeps confidences.

·        Self-awareness: Has an accurate picture of strengths and weaknesses and is willing to improve.

·        Accountability: Seeks to take responsibility before placing blame. Able to react when unexpected problems arise, and proactive in developing plans to prevent problems from reoccurring.  Admits mistakes, owns failures and commits to deliver expectations and responsibilities.

·        Credibility: Makes decisions and problem solves based on regulations, facts, data and science.   Clearly understands and communicates performance standards and expectations to others and is willing to hold self and others accountable to performance standards.

·        Commitment: Contributes maximum effort to support company initiatives and is tenacious when problem solving for the good of the tribe and organization. Willing to go above and beyond to support success for others and the company.

·        Teamwork: Focuses others’ energy on common goals, priorities and problems. Seeks common ground in an effort to resolve conflicts. Works harmoniously with colleagues and departments.

·        Initiative: Works to identify and seize opportunities when they arise. Demonstrates initiative and is motivated to drive improvement.  Skilled at original thought when evaluating problems and developing action plans.  Able to consult with peers and third parties when additional e