Production Team Lead

Overview:
Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led nutrition and wellness organization that "champions a more equitable world." A world where everyone has the right to nutrition from the goodness of the earth and we reduce these gaps, one action at a time.

Assist in the safe and proper performance of production and/or warehouse workers to ensure optimum quality production at efficient cost.

Responsibilities:

Primary Accountabilities:

Supervise and lead employees in their areas of responsibility

Be responsible for operation of line and area when assigned

Communicate with maintenance and management of any issues with equipment and escalate as needed.

Manage employee work schedules.

Advise Shift Supervisor of any production changes requiring increased or decreased staffing

Enforce the timekeeping policy and report any deviations to the shift supervisor.

Provide quick and timely feedback to immediate supervisor on all exceptions regarding productivity, downtime, quality, recovery, cost, and safety.

Adhere to all company policies

Enforce safety protocols and report all safety violations to shift supervisor.

Other duties that are reasonable associated with the above essential functions of the job

Supervisory Duties:

Number of employees may vary from 5 to 50.

Qualifications:

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring:

Must be able to effectively lead others

Must be able to accept and give direction

Must be able to coach and train employees in their assigned jobs

Must work well under pressure, meeting multiple directives from management

Must, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with co-workers, supervisor and management

Excellent oral and written communication with strong interpersonal skills

Basic working PC skills especially Microsoft Office and Outlook

Good decision making and problem-solving skills.

Ability to promote accountability via formal and informal feedback to team members and Supervisor.

Able to understand, communicate and train others to theory of operations for all production equipment.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to meet productivity goals.

Education & Certification:

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand for 8+ hours on concrete and/or metal grating.

Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 60 lbs. on frequent basis.

Must be able to reach with hands and arms below shoulder level to above shoulder level

Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 40-47 degrees Fahrenheit

Must be able to climb stairs.

Requires climbing, standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, lifting and other physical movements to perform job.

Work Environment:

Will be exposed to cold temperatures in an Industrial plant environment with related noise and temperatures

Travel Requirements:

None

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions.

FOR JOBS BASED IN CALIFORNIA:

Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.

I am able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.