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 manager (manufacturing)
Builds
Almond manufacturing production lines and facility operations
Domain
Food manufacturing (almonds)
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
manufacturing operations leadership, team coaching and development, safety compliance management, continuous improvement implementation, cross-functional partnership, operational data analysis, ERP system utilization, production scheduling, cost optimization, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
HACCP knowledge, root cause analysis expertise, facility project management
Technologies
ERP systems, Microsoft Office applications
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing operations to deliver performance in safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost; Establish and execute operational strategies and performance metrics; Develop, coach, and lead frontline leaders and production teams; Drive a Zero Harm safety culture by ensuring compliance and investigating incidents; Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and other teams to resolve challenges; Lead continuous improvement initiatives using standardized work and root cause analysis; Oversee staffing, scheduling, and operating costs to optimize resources; Serve as operational lead for facility improvement projects and process changes; Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and regulatory standards; Utilize data and reporting tools to monitor output, downtime, and KPIs.