Assembly Assistant Manager

Whole Foods Market; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Team Member perks access

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Wallingford, CT seeks an Assembly Associate Team Leader to support the Assembly Team Leader in supervising Machine Operators, Assembly Expeditors, and Production Team Members. You will help assign tasks, monitor targets, and uphold safety and regulatory standards in a USDA facility.

Ideal candidates will have 18+ months in food production and at least 6 months of supervisory experience, with strong knowledge of EH&S, OSHA, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 18+ months of food production facility experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain management, EH&S, and OSHA.
• Intermediate computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of financials and P&L statements.
• Ability to work well with others, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with little supervision.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with stakeholders including Team Members, customers, suppliers, and regulators.
• Genuine passion for food and commitment to nourishing people and the planet.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the assembly team in partnership with the Assembly Team Leader.
• Supervise Machine Operators, Assembly Expeditors, and Production Team Members.
• Assist in ensuring safety and regulatory compliance within the facility.
• Assist with interviewing, training, and development of Team Members.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and TMS on Team Member relations and investigations.
• Oversee ILA, metal detection, and checkweighing activities during assembly.
• Maintain safety and security standards for Team Members.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA, FSMA, FDA, and related regulations.
• Support relationships with Store Support and Facility Leadership teams.
• Work with Team Leader to resolve team concerns and promote teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

18+ months food production experience

6+ months supervisory experience in food manufacturing

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Assembly Associate Team Leader (ATL) supports the Assembly Team Leader in managing and supervising the Machine Operators, Assembly Expeditors, and Production Team Members in the metro food production facility.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Assembly Team Leader to lead the daily operations of the assembly team, including assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring all production targets are met and safety protocols are followed.
• Assist leadership in ensuring that a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) manufacturing facility production team operates safely and complies with regulatory and corporate safety and environmental program standards and goals.
• Assist Assembly Team Leader with analyzing production reports, inventory management reports, and labor to meet all targets.
• Assist with interviewing, selecting, training, developing, and counseling Team Members in a way that builds and sustains a high-performing team and minimizes turnover.
• Collaborate with Assembly Supervisors and Team Member Services (TMS) on Team Member relations, including proper documentation, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Provide leadership oversight of Ingredient and Labeling Accuracy (ILA), metal detection, and checkweighing activities during the assembly process.
• Communicate and maintain Team Member safety and security standards.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of, and ensure compliance with, relevant regulatory rules and standards, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), USDA, State Department of Agriculture, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Department of Labor, Health and Sanitation regulations, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Weights and Measures.
• Establish and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships with Store Support teams and Operational Areas supported by Facility Leadership.
• Work with Assembly Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.
• Foster a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork and mutual respect.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree ORequivalent combination ofeducation and relevantexperience.
• 18+ months of food production facility experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain management, environmental health and safety, and OSHA.
• Intermediate computer skills; proficiency in select Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); and ability to learn custom applications.
• Understanding of financials and P&L statements.
• Ability to work well with others, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with little supervision.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including Team Members, customers, suppliers, and regulators.
• A genuine passion for food and a deep commitment to our purpose to nourish people and the planet.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must adhere to company dress code, standards of production kitchen dress, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodation.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
• May require the use of ladders.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

The wage range for this position is $28.26-$45.50 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal).

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.