JOB SUMMARY:
The team leader is responsible for providing daily leadership, direction, and support to packing associates, line feeders and stackers; and maintaining a safe, organized, clean and efficient operation. Must be able to proactively identify and analyze problems and implement appropriate corrective action to improve performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Work with other line supervisors and management to ensure appropriate work priorities are assigned and issues are efficiently communicated and addressed.
-
Assign crew members to specific duties to maximize efficiency for a department.
-
Ensure that the crew is working safely and efficiently as a team.
Correct anyone who is not following preferred work methods and/or is working in an unsafe manner, as well as ensure all hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) and other food safety guidelines are followed at all times.
-
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience:
2 years (extensive) produce knowledge or related industry.
Professional Skills:
-
General understanding of processing procedures of a high volume warehouse/ production facility.
-
Demonstrated leadership ability.
-
Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.
Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.
-
Physical Demand:
-
Able to manually move 25lbs. frequently and up to 50lbs. occasionally.
-
Must be able to bend, stoop, push and pull.
Constant standing and walking for periods over eight hours.
-
DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:
Most important decisions made fully independently:
-
Assign duties to crew members and efficiently direct workflow.
Ensure that crew is working safely, following all preferred work methods and food safety procedures and guidelines.
-
Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):
Assigning work priorities to meet customer demands.
ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING:
Supervisor Title:
