Production Team Lead - 1st Shift

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Full Time Manual Labor Albert Lea, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $23.00 To $27.00 Hourly

Location: Albert Lea, MN – On site
Department: Production
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non
-Exempt
Wage: $23.00 - $27.00/hr
Reports To: Production Supervisor

At Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, LLC
we create delicious, high quality, prepared foods so everyone has more time to enjoy life.

We believe in purpose-driven work, innovation without compromise, and investing in our people. If you're looking to lead with impact, build high-performing teams, and grow in a future-focused company, we want to meet you.

As our 1 st Shift Team Lead
, you’ll:

• Serve as a primary back up for the Production Supervisor.
• Know and follow HACCP, SOPs and SQF programs.
• Know and follow all Food Safety procedures.
• Monitor cleanliness within the plant as required by HACCP.
• Assist in production activities to help insure it is running smoothly, and quality is being met.
• Watch and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Support, make, and implement management decisions.
• Resolve problems and drive continuous improvement. Promote a positive work environment.
• Responsible for the compliance to production standards and product yields. Communication of results to team members.
• Evaluation of personnel.
• Management of overtime requirements.
• Evaluate, support, and ensure proper training of employees. Retrain when necessary.

• Must know English with the ability to speak, read and write.
• Two-year certificate from college or, other related technical field with five years of supervisory experience in an operations environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Safety conscious
• Must have good recording skills and a sense for detail.
• Familiar with or able to learn computer displays and readouts.
• Must have or be able to obtain a forklift and pallet jack license.
• When processing lines are not running will be doing various miscellaneous jobs on the lines.
• Ability to apply common reasoning and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Capable of working through problem solving situations for the betterment of the situation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Competitive Wage – get rewarded for driving results
• Health & Wellness – Full medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program and Free Employer Clinic
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays and personal days
• Retirement Plan – 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
• Growth & Leadership Development – Training, mentorship, and personal growth opportunities
• Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a company focused on sustainability, transparency, and community

You’ll join a collaborative and growth-minded team. You’ll report to the Production Supervisor and have direct influence on commercial strategy and brand expansion.

• Quick decisions — we move fast for the right fit

We’re proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that diverse teams create better solutions, and we actively seek team members from all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives.

Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Aff...