Manufacturing Team Lead

Role SummaryWe are a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer! We produce an assortment of over 200 amazing brands - old and new, large and small, global and local - that are enjoyed in more than 180 countries around the world!JOB DESCRIPTION Purpose Supervise and coordinate all activities of production workers, including operational, personnel, and administrative tasks. Develop and lead a performance oriented team-based staff.Decision Making Daily staffing of operations. Assignment of personnel to production areas. Prioritizing tasks to be completed with available staff.Daily responsibility for line operations. This includes involvement in quality issues, machine capability, and adherence to work rules as well as efficiently adhering to Safety standards, driving fulfillment of production needs and keeping ahead of any possible mechanical or personnel breakdowns, which may result in increasing costs to the organization and to workplace injury to employees.Leadership Responsibility Directly responsible for leading up to 20 hourly employees and indirectly coordinating maintenance staff.Ensure Safety Standards & Requirements are met at all times.Develop hourly employees to perform in a self-directed environment.Carry out employee policies and procedures and applicable laws.Training employeesEmployee performance reviews.Resolving employee issues (including Grievances in unionized facilities)Lead corporate programs, food safety, employee safety, GMPs and environmental.Responsible for Time & Attendance of employees for payroll purposes.Key Outputs for successSupervisory responsibilities are in accordance with company policy and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, disciplining, and motivating employees; addressing complaints, resolving conflict, solving problems, scheduling vacations, and verifying payroll sheets.Ensure efficient production is achieved and standards are met. Optimize safety, quality, production, and cost objectives through employee involvement and team building approach to problem solving.Communicate production schedules and schedule changes to appropriate departments.Direct the planning and implementation of key initiatives to improve bottling operations.Ensure all monthly safety and food safety audits are completed on time, all corrective action items are completed, and all bottling workers understand the goals.Review all production paperwork and ensure all paperwork is filled out accurately and completely.Assist other departments on material quality, package quality, and other production related issues.Work with management staff on safety issues, employee concerns, productivity, and quality.Experience Bachelor's Degree in requiredYears of experience : 2 years of minimum experience requiredBA/BS in Business, Management, or Engineering, two plus years of superviso ry experience in a manufacturing plant; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience in a unionized environment is an assetExcellent organization and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities, prioritize effectively, and run time management.Ability to coordinate with other departments, as well as all levels of management.Must be customer oriented, both inside and outside the organization.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESKeep workspace clean and organized Ensure the standard of housekeeping and image are maintained Comply with all Occupational Health and Safety requirements and legislation Must align with company's Good Manufacturing Practices including personal hygiene and all implemented Food Safety and Quality policies, programs and regulations. Supports Quality and Food Safety Team to ensure maintenance of the ISO/FSSC/HACCP SystemsGENERALDemonstrates corporate Mission, Vision and Values in relation to all aspects of the role. Comply with basic systems and procedures of ongoing training as suggested by ManagementCONFIDENTIALITYResponsible to preserve and safeguard all confidential information that comes to their knowledge in the course of employment to observe and align with the policies of the company and applicable legal requirements with respect to confidential information and the protection of privacy.

Created: 2025-01-29