Team Leader - Operations
Core
Oversees high-level manufacturing processes and operations to drive safety, quality, service, and performance objectives while developing production team skills.
Role type
Senior IC operations team leader (manufacturing)
Builds
Production line efficiencies, manufacturing engineering initiatives, and continuous improvement systems
Domain
Food manufacturing (almonds)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
manufacturing operations leadership, team building and coaching, financial metrics management, continuous improvement methodologies, problem-solving on manufacturing level, standard creation and management, change management, safety culture advocacy
Preferred skills
experience acting as operations manager, cross-functional subject matter expertise, growth mindset development
Technologies
Continuous Improvement tools
Responsibilities
Establish and execute measurable manufacturing and team goals; lead operations startup projects for new equipment installation; coach and mentor frontline team members and colleagues; drive continuous improvement efforts across the manufacturing site; manage labor and material costs; maintain strong floor presence and rapport with team members; support operations manager in managing costs and related issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities