• Production Team Lead

    Winland Foods (Lee's Summit, MO)


    Responsible for Shift Packaging Production in a 135MM lb/year pasta manufacturing facility. Specifically responsible for ensuring Safe work practices, Quality specifications are met and Food Safety/Quality procedures are followed, Developing/Compliance to Standard Work procedures, and adherence to production scheduling/staffing requirements.

    Employee Type:

    Full time

    Location:

    MO Lee’s Summit

    Job Type:

    Production Group

    Job Posting Title:

    Production Team Lead

    Job Description:

    **Schedule:** 12 Hour Shift on a 2,2,3 rotation

    **Work Location:** 200 NW Victoria Dr. Lee's Summit, MO 64086

    **Benefits:** Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

    **Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:** $33.00-$35.00( Per Hour) with additional bonus potential _(*if position is bonus)_

    OVERVIEW

    Responsible for cross-functional collaboration with Processing, Maintenance, Shipping, and Quality departments to provide active leadership in support of Daily Operations.

    LEADERSHIP

    Full shift responsibility in the absence of Supervisor. Required to effectively administer the Company Handbook in addition to providing operational/maintenance leadership and decision making with the advice and counsel of the Department Manager. Takes direction from Staff members and clearly executes the plan of action. Conducts him/herself as a representative of the leadership team for the company and provides direction, coaching, and discipline as required.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent GED certification. Some college preferred.

     

    Minimum Experience: 3 years of Leadership in a Manufacturing Environment (Food/Pharma preferred) or equivalent operating experience in dry pasta manufacturing with proven leadership.

     

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - General knowledge of basic computer operation, including Microsoft Office

     

    applications.

     

    + Ability to enter data and parameters into equipment touch screens is required.

    + Ability to independently analyze and solve problems.

    + Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform basic maintenance are essential.

    + Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Defense, BRC and OSHA requirements is preferred.

    + Ability to manage/resolve conflict is essential.

    + Skilled at training and developing team members.

     

    Attention to detail, excellent organization skills, written and oral communication skills are equally important

    EEO Statement:

    Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

     

    Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.

     

    As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.

     

    By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.

     

    To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.