Production Team Lead- 2nd Shift

Our purpose at Peet’s Coffee is the pursuit of better, better coffee, for people and the planet. Our ambition is to become the chosen brand for coffee lovers around the world, and we know earning that place means an uncompromising focus on quality, craft, and authenticity.

As part of Keurig Dr Pepper and JDE Peet’s, the world’s leading pureplay coffee company, Peet’s is growing as a global coffee brand anchored by a clear set of values that reflect who we are today and where we’re going. We Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together challenging ourselves every day to do better than the day before.

We've learned that the secret to great coffee is the people who make it, and we apply the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup.

The Production Team Lead will be a valuable part of our production team, making the industry’s finest coffee. This position provides leadership in ensuring that production demands (blending, roasting, packaging) are met in a timely manner while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality. They need to be reliable and punctual, able to execute the production plan effectively, and guide employees to ensure success in their daily work.

They must address staffing and production issues, minimizing their impact on performance goals.

Schedule:

This position works 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday from 3:30pm-12:00amResponsibilities:

Operations Performs material cycle counts, daily material requisitions, and the organizational activities of all packaging materials

Responsible for the accuracy of work order transactions and finished goods inventory

Assists Production Supervisor with operational staffing requirements, hiring, new hire orientation, training staff, and production coordination

Prioritizes production on-floor presence and consistently provides leadership and support to the production team Implements internal programs for material waste reduction, production yield, incident corrective actions, and problem solving

Supports new packaging technology implementation, new product development, and other innovations

Demonstrates knowledge and commitment to Quality and Food Safety programs, including GMPs, SSOPs, and Adverse Health Policy, ensuring that the packaging department operates within the standards set by Peet’s Coffee and its oversight regulatory agencies

Ensures product quality by enforcing completion of all required Line Operator Quality Control Point monitoring tasks according to established procedures

Ensures fair and consistent enforcement of all Peet’s Coffee policies

Aids in the development and creation of Job Hazards Analysis for each Packaging Line Aids in the development of Standard Work and SOP requirements for each Packaging Line Stays up to date with all safety rules and regulations and holds self and team accountable

Supports the Safety Coordinator and Production Supervisor to promote a safe work environment

Supports effective communication between the production team and Quality Assurance, participating in incident investigations, and implementing operational corrective and preventive actions

Supports effective communication between the production team and engineering, calling for and coordinating maintenance for all packaging equipment to limit production downtime

Leadership

Trains and uses leadership techniques to build an effective team Motivates the team with a strong sense of urgency and makes timely, effective decisions

Cultivates a culture of ownership, accountability, and recognition

Communicates clearly and empathetically, actively listening and collaborating to find solutions

Demonstrates a positive, team-oriented mindset; open to both giving and receiving direction to support shared goals

Brings the Core Values to life in all that you do:
Mastery, Accountability, Inclusivity, and Curiosity

Qualifications:

Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent with 3-5 years of production experience as a machine technician or in operations leadership

Capable of reading, understanding, and communicating production documents and safety manuals

Experience with manufacturing processes and system controls

Intermediate…