Production Leader – Tank Farm

Job Description:

The Production Leader
- Tank Farm plays a critical role in supporting factory execution by leading the Tank Farm operation and ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant supply of mix and liquid ingredients to production. This role is accountable for delivering results across safety, quality, service, cost, and associate engagement while building capability and ownership within the Tank Farm team.

The Tank Farm is a high‑skill, high‑accountability area that requires strong process knowledge, disciplined execution, accurate communication, and effective coordination with multiple functions across the site. The Production Leader
- Tank Farm is expected to lead day‑to‑day operations, support longer‑term improvements, and create a stable operating rhythm for the team.

• Experience in manufacturing, food production, liquid processing, Tank Farm, batching, sanitation, logistics, or factory operations preferred.
• Previous leadership, team lead, or coordinator experience preferred.
• Strong safety, quality, and GMP mindset.
• Ability to lead people, set expectations, and hold teams accountable.
• Strong communication skills, including written shift notes, handoffs, escalations, and cross‑functional updates.
• Ability to prioritize work and escalation within a fast‑paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and drive action closure.
• Comfortable using computer systems, production reporting tools, action trackers, and daily management systems.
• Mechanical or technical aptitude preferred, especially related to pumps, valves, tanks, transfer systems, cleaning circuits, and liquid handling equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while making sound decisions and escalating appropriately.

• Safety performance and completion of safety routines.
• GMP, food safety, sanitation, and quality compliance.
• Tank Farm schedule adherence and production support.
• Reduction in mix waste, downtime, transfer issues, and recurring defects.
• Completion of DMS routines, shift notes, action items, and problem‑solving cards.
• Associate training, capability, engagement, and accountability.
• Strong cross‑functional communication and support of factory priorities.

• Lead the Tank Farm team in maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
• Ensure all associates follow site safety standards, GMPs, food safety requirements, sanitation expectations, and operating procedures.
• Identify, elevate, and help eliminate safety risks within the Tank Farm area.
• Support completion of safety walks, DSTS, SCW, near‑miss reporting, corrective actions, and other site safety routines.
• Ensure compliance with PMO, allergen, sanitation, quality, and environmental requirements related to Tank Farm operations.

• Lead, coach, and develop Tank Farm associates across shifts.
• Set clear daily expectations for performance, communication, ownership, and follow‑through.
• Support associate capability building through training, qualification, cross‑training, and skill progression.
• Drive accountability for standard work, attendance, documentation, and completion of daily routines.
• Create an inclusive team environment where associates feel heard, supported, and engaged.

• Oversee daily Tank Farm execution, including receiving, storage, staging, transfers, batching support, mix supply, cleaning, and changeover readiness.
• Ensure the team is aligned to the production schedule and understands priorities for the current and upcoming shifts.
• Partner with Production, Logistics, Planning, Quality, Sanitation, and Maintenance to ensure materials and systems are ready to support the schedule.
• Monitor Tank Farm performance and remove barriers that impact production flow, downtime, quality, or service.
• Ensure strong shift handoffs and accurate communication between Tank Farm, production lines, and support functions.

• Ensure accurate execution of quality checks, documentation, traceability, and release requirements.
• Support proper handling, storage, and transfer of mix and liquid…