Tech IV Team Lead Ops - Sauce B Crew

• Operate and maintain assigned production processes while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met.

• Rotate between various production functions, including:

  • Blending Service

  • Production Lift

  • Department Sanitation

  • Prep

  • Cook-Blend

  • Filling

  • Depalletizing (Depal)

  • Labeling

  • Case Packing

  • Palletizing

• Follow production schedules and coordinate activities to support operational requirements.

• Utilize SAP and other computer systems to complete production activities, inventory transactions, and reporting requirements.

• Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, and operational standards.

• Perform minor troubleshooting and adjustments to equipment and inventory systems within assigned areas.

• Support inventory management activities, including raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials, and product holds.

• Participate in problem-solving activities, safety initiatives, audits, continuous improvement efforts, and process enhancements.

• Communicate schedule changes, production issues, inventory concerns, and operational updates to team members and leadership.

• Facilitate and participate in shift meetings, daily direction-setting meetings, and team discussions.

• Assist with the development, improvement, and maintenance of standard work instructions and training materials.

• Support training and development of team members as needed.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.

• Complete required safety observations and actively support plant safety initiatives.

• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH...

• Production Team Members

• Team Leaders and Supervisors

• Maintenance Personnel

• Warehouse and Inventory Teams

• Quality Assurance and Food Safety Teams

• Operations Leadership

• Continuous Improvement and Support Functions

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE... (MUST HAVE)

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Ability to learn and utilize computer-based systems, including SAP.

• Strong verbal, written, reading, and listening communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to troubleshoot basic equipment or inventory issues within assigned areas.

• Ability to interpret, follow, and communicate production schedules and work instructions.

• Understanding of GMPs, food safety requirements, safety policies, and standard operating procedures.

• Commitment to accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

• Ability to work overtime and respond to call-ins as business needs require.

• Ability to obtain Powered Industrial Equipment (PIE) certification when required for the role.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE... (NICE TO HAVE)

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production operations, or warehouse environments.

• Experience working within a High Performance Organization (HPO) environment.

• Knowledge of inventory control and inventory transaction systems.

• Experience operating Powered Industrial Equipment.

• Leadership, mentoring, or employee training experience.

• Continuous improvement, root cause analysis, or problem-solving experience.

• Familiarity with production scheduling, material management, and manufacturing processes.

• Experience participating in cross-functional teams and operational improvement initiatives.

• Manufacturing and food production environment.

• Exposure to production equipment, moving machinery, and varying temperature conditions.

• Regular standing, walking, lifting, bending, and repetitive movements.

• Requires adherence to all PPE, food safety, GMP, and safety requirements.

• Overtime, call-ins, and flexible scheduling may be required based on operational needs.

• Pay: $28.99 per hour

• Location: 500 NW Loop 286 Paris, TX 75460