Team Leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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* Job Title:

Team Leader (2pm-10pm)*
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* Location:

Lockhart, TX*
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* Schedule:

40 hours per week with set days off*
* ** Benefits:
Begin on the first day after 60 days of employment*
* ** A Ziegenfelder Team Leader is responsible for:
*** Supervising production teams in absence of Supervisor to ensure safe and efficient operation of production lines, producing quality Ziegenfelder treats for delivery to customers.
* Leading and driving a team in a manner consistent with Ziegenfelder Values.
* Supporting Safety, Quality and the Operation Teams to produce and package quality Ziegenfelder treats.
* Ensuring that environmental and safety expectations are followed during the shift and that exceptions, needs or opportunities are addressed and shared via our Event Management application.
* Verifying production paperwork to confirm completion, and accuracy, of raw material usage logs, metal detector calibrations, and product quality checks.
* Undertaking proper corrective/preventative actions when there is a safety, quality or defective product event.
* Functions as an Operator on days Supervisor is present.
* Completes production dashboard in the absence of the Supervisor.
* Follows all GMP and SQF procedures and practices.
* Assists in training of new personnel and managing team member performance.
* Ensures quality and food safety standards of products are met.
* Assists Maintenance to ensure machines are in proper operational condition and troubleshooting.  
** Qualifications and Education Requirements
*** High school diploma or equivalent required.
* 3 years of experience in a management or leadership role preferred, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
* 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.
* Ability to motivate and lead in a fast-paced environment.
* Mechanical or operational background, in addition to the above qualifications, is a plus.  
** Physical Abilities
*** Standing up to 8 hours per day.
* Bending, twisting, reaching and grasping actions.
* Good spatial awareness working around manufacturing equipment.
* May need to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 30 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. of force constantly.
* May need to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, reach, stand, push, and pull frequently during a shift.  
** Working Conditions
*** Subject to cold temperatures of less than 32F for more than one hour with proper protection equipment.
* May be subject to noise above 85 decibels with proper protection equipment