Team Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production

At Local Bounti, our mission is to revolutionize agriculture by making fresh, locally grown produce accessible to communities everywhere, now and for generations to come. We envision a future where transformative innovation and innovative technology empower us to grow produce locally with minimal food miles, ensuring the freshest and most sustainable offerings reach communities around the globe.

We believe that happy plants make happy taste buds, and we are committed to reimagining the standards of freshness. But our commitment goes beyond just growing produce—we focus on building empowered local teams because, together, we can achieve extraordinary things in sustainable agriculture.

As a Team Lead at Local Bounti, you will play a crucial role in leading, monitoring, and supervising a group of employees to achieve organizational goals. Your leadership will foster a positive environment that promotes communication, teamwork, and flexibility. By empowering and guiding your team, you will drive the success and growth of both the team and the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the essential functions, qualifications, physical demands, and the work environment encountered in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to work and perform the essential functions in this work environment.

• Day-to-Day Management:
  Manage the daily activities of the team to ensure smooth operations.
• Team Motivation:
  Inspire and motivate the team to achieve organizational goals.
• Timeline Management:
  Develop and implement a timeline to meet targets, keeping projects on track and on schedule.
• Task Delegation:
  Delegate tasks effectively among team members, ensuring the right skills are matched to each task.
• Training & Development:
  Conduct training to maximize the potential of team members, improving their skills and confidence.
• Empowerment:
  Provide team members with the necessary tools and skills to enhance product knowledge and communication.
• Team Success:
  Contribute to the company’s growth by leading a successful, high‑performing team.
• LEAN Manufacturing:
  Drive LEAN manufacturing processes and develop solutions to close operational gaps.
• Reporting:
  Create and distribute reports on team progress and project completion.
• Other Duties:
  Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Core Values Adherence:
  Uphold and exhibit Local Bounti’s Core Values.
• Safety Commitment:
  Embrace and support the facility’s safety culture.
• Project Strategy:
  Develop and implement strategies to help team members achieve project goals.
• Effective Communication:
  Clearly communicate instructions to team members and manage the flow of operations.
• Multi-Priority Management:
  Effectively manage multiple priorities, including assigning staff to equipment to meet production standards.
• Knowledge of Processes:
  Possess knowledge of GMP, GFSI, SQF, and food quality processes.
• Policy Administration:
  Understand and administer Local Bounti’s policies and procedures.
• Technical Interpretation:
  Ability to read, interpret, and communicate technical information.
• Production Knowledge:
  Familiarity with production processes and equipment.
• Bilingual
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate in English (bilingualism is a plus).
• Physical Stamina:
  Maintain physical stamina to perform job duties.
• Attention to Detail:
  Exhibit a keen eye for detail to ensure high-quality results.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in a team leadership role within a manufacturing, agricultural, or food production environment.
• Proven track record of successfully leading teams to meet operational goals, enhance productivity, and improve processes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, safety protocols, and industry standards.
• Experience with performance management, including coaching, mentoring, and providing constructive feedback to team members.
• Ability…