Production Team Lead

Production Team Lead – Westfield, Indiana

DISHER is currently partnering with a U.S.

-based company specializing in innovative, tobacco-free pouches designed to deliver energy and serve as an alternative to chewing tobacco. The company is searching for a Production Team Lead who will be responsible for ensuring that the production system (people, processes, and technology) complies with all internal operational standards and all state and federal laws.

The company fosters a mission-driven, entrepreneurial culture with a focus on innovation and positive impact. Originally created to help professional athletes quit chewing tobacco, it has since grown into a nationwide brand, offering more than 30 flavors and reaching a broad audience. The workplace encourages creativity, adaptability, and a shared passion for improving lives through its products.

• Working with the Production Manager and Shift Production Team Lead to coordinate the launch of key production lines, processes, and production protocols in place.
• Ensure that all OSHA regulations are followed.
• Ensure all food safety and internal operating protocols are followed.
• Working with the Production Manager to establish targets for OEE – Overall Equipment Effectiveness, develop strategic plans to meet the targets, and proactively manage the production team to meet the goals.
• Meet the production/fulfillment plan as communicated by the Production Manager.
• Proactively communicate production plans and coordinate production operations with the company’s overall strategic initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the Production Manager to apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma continuous improvement tools with the goal of creating a problem-solving culture within the organization.

• Ideally 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing facility.
• 3-4 years of experience supervising hourly production workers in a food or other manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Ability to hold direct reports accountable for fulfilling performance standards using appropriate and effective coaching skills.
• Ability to create high-performance teams within the assigned work area.
• Effective communicator throughout all levels of the organization.
• Highly proficient computer skills, including MS Office software.
• Formal training in Food Safety protocols and procedures.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles as well as change management processes.