The Team Leader, Operations oversees the overall responsibility for the manufacturing operations in the Texas Gummy Plant, including manufacturing and warehousing. Leads/manages a group of Team Members to produce high quality product on time and at high levels of efficiency. Provide strategic and tactical guidance and direction to ensure safe, efficient operations. Responsible for creating a culture within Operations of high performing teams.

Please note that this is a 2nd shift role.

Additional responsibilities include:

Manages the area of responsibility to ensure Manufacturing, Packaging, or Warehousing objectives are achieved.
Ensures compliance with quality, safety, regulatory requirements, and cGMP guidelines.
CGMP/Documentation: Performs all functions according to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Leads and directs the workforce in problem identification, problem solving and implementing continuous improvement measures
Manages overall performance (adherence to standard work, attendance, safety, code of conduct, etc.) of assigned shift to achieve expected standards in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost
Communicates Operations Excellence (OE) principles to associates to improve their understanding and execution
Conducts performance appraisals, both formal and informal and helps Associate’s develop improvement plans
Responsible in driving the creation and improvement of standardized work
Makes departmental decisions around waiving or deviating established procedures, taking into account any and all safety, environmental, or operational protocols and requirements
Ensures escalation process standard work is followed and teams are engaging in Why-Why Problem Solving Activities.
Ensures all associates receive proper training, such as GMP, SOP, Safety, and Operations. Communicates company objectives to associates. Monitor associate performance and provide coaching and training as required.
Ensures teams maintain a clean orderly work area through use of 5S visuals management tools and standards
Adheres to NBCo. Health, Safety and Environmental policies. Identifies and reports unsafe conditions and behaviors and takes individual accountability addressing corrective actions
Enables, participates and implements continuous improvement ideas.
Participates in Site Focused Improvement events.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment required
High level of organizational skills, good written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Must be able to multi-task and follow-up when responses are needed
Basic mathematical skills
Must be able to respond to verbal and written instructions
Physical ability to lift, stand, climb, bend, etc within a manufacturing environment
5 years experience with food manufacturing and sanitation
Bachelor’s Degree, Business, or related field; or commensurate experience.
Solid PC skills, preferably in the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and MRP systems required.
•Demonstrated written and verbal communication
Works independently with minimal supervision once assignments or responsibilities have been outlined and delegated. Displays a strong sense of ownership for work.
Develops contingency plans that respond to changes in customer demands or equipment failures.
Demonstrates initiative, sense of urgency and bias for action. Self-motivated, naturally proactive with high energy levels when addressing work tasks. .
Communicates effectively orally with Team Leaders and Peers. Maintains and internal and external customer focus.
Uses organization and good time management skills.
Identifies issues and opportunities, prioritize and successfully implements them.
Builds productive, trusting, respectful relationships at all levels in the organization. Understands and values the perspectives of others by working in teams.

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