Operations Team Leader - Morristown, TN

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Operations Team Leader

The Operations Team Leader is the frontline driver of technical performance and team engagement. The role is responsible for managing frontline employees, daily production, and leading the execution of critical operational programs, including Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives. This position works the night shift, 6:00 pm – 6:30 am, and is on-site at Morristown, Tennessee.

• Direct and coordinate the activities of technicians engaged in production, responsible for planning and establishing work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to ensure all production goals and demands are met.
• Drive operational excellence (OPEX) and continuous improvement individually and among the team, adhere to all EHS, quality, and operational efficiency standards, maintain KPIs, and lead all OPEX initiatives to optimize plant performance.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare plant performance reports regarding inventory loss/gain and formula or yield variances, and identify and implement process improvements.
• Lead the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) program on the floor, maintaining action plans and ensuring tools are used correctly to drive program step progress and eliminate technical losses.
• Confer with other supervisors and facility leaders to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments to ensure seamless workflow.
• Provide ongoing, real‑time coaching and feedback to technicians to build their technical competencies and self‑sufficiency.
• Coordinate technical training to ensure team members have the necessary skills and competencies to meet business needs, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, and resolve labor concerns promptly.
• Ensure strict adherence to EHS standards, quality assurance, food safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), lead incident investigations, support corrective action plans, and provide direction for safety and quality issues.

• High School diploma or GED (minimum education required).
• 3+ years in a CP/Hill’s manufacturing environment OR a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a business related field.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in SAP systems and Finance & Production Reporting (FP&R) standards.
• Proficiency with Google Suite applications.
• Ability to manage production activities, resource allocation, shift coordination, and schedule management to meet production goals.
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality assurance, food safety initiatives, safety policies, and environmental health standards.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, listen to others, and promote efficient information flow.
• Ability to manage conflict, seek mutually beneficial solutions, and effectively handle labor relations issues.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners, communicate effectively with leadership, and facilitate the transfer of best practices.
• Demonstrate leadership values inherently aligned with the company’s Leadership Principles.

Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, including bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, working in confined spaces and hazardous conditions, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Must be able to wear all required PPE and fall protection equipment. Must be able to work irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and be on call during off hours.

Salary Range: $70,000.00 – $ USD (based on experience, qualifications, and location). Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives for Executive‑level roles.

Morristown, Tennessee (On‑Site)