Team Lead Pilot Plant
Listed on 2026-09-24
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Manufacturing Engineer
Title:
Team Lead Pilot Plant
Location:
Richland, WA
Job
Requisition
-271357
Time Type:
Full time
You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.
A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.
If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.
Job Description SummaryThe Pilot Plant Team Leader will be responsible for conducting tests in the laboratory and pilot plant typical of Process Technicians in addition to various tracking, ordering and organizational responsibilities as outlined below. The Pilot Plant Team Leader will conduct safety training for employees as well as temporary employees. Pilot Plant Team Leader directs technicians and ensures adherence to food safety programs.
Team Leaders may also be responsible for warehouse and ingredient management.
Accountable for providing effective direction and coordination of all activities in the pilot plant, including daily processing, packaging, clean up, and large-scale productions.
Interfaces directly with product development scientists.
Construct weekly schedule and assign work as needed to the technicians in the absence of the manager.
Ensures on-time delivery of work, equipment ready when needed
Attend Equipment acceptance tests and develop documentation as needed
Maintain a safe and orderly work environment
Maintain the pilot plant in a condition that meets GMP regulations and provides a sanitary environment for producing food products
Construct processes in food preparation and processing, assuming lead on projects as needed
Aid in training all incoming personnel, focusing on safety aspects
Assist the Quality Specialist with the food safety programs, focusing on ingredients and allergens but otherprogramsas necessary.
Order parts and ingredients as needed including all cutting equipment parts.
Track incoming ingredients,packages and products
Metrics measurement and tracking
Coordinate cuttings for internal and external customers as needed
Assistin equipment modification and acquisitions
Communicate problems and any pertinent information to the pilot plant manager
Lead the way in mentoring and training other departments to improve company training overall
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Process Quality Certification preferred
5+ years ofpotatoprocessing experiencingrequired.
Must have a good understanding of our current plant processing capabilities
Clear ability to relate to and motivate people
Can effectively train personnel
Demonstrated sense of urgency and bias for action
Problem solving ability
Requires effective oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Adhere to Lamb Weston core values and beliefs and act in accordance
Proactive, self-starter; willing to accept responsibility for business tasks
Ability to plan, prioritize and execute tasks effectively and efficiently
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills
Capable of independent development work design and execution
Demonstrated basic knowledge of food process technologies
Financial & Business Acumen
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