Assistant Team Leader

The-Ziegenfelder-Company-; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Ziegenfelder Company is seeking an Assistant Team Leader for the Chino, CA area. The role starts at $20.75/hour and involves supervising production teams, maintaining safety and quality standards, and supporting daily operations on the lines.

Responsibilities include training new personnel, ensuring paperwork accuracy, and escalating issues with corrective actions as needed. This is a hands-on leadership position in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience in a management or leadership role.
• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to motivate and lead in a fast-paced environment.
• Mechanical or operational background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervising production teams in the absence of the Team Leader.
• 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.
• Verifying production paperwork to confirm completion and accuracy.
• Undertaking corrective/preventative actions when there is a safety, quality, or defective product event.
• Serving as an Operator on days the Team Leader is present.
• Completing the production dashboard in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Following GMP and SQF procedures and practices.
• Assisting in the training of new personnel.
• Ensuring quality standards of products are met.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Team Leader - Location: Chino, CAStarting Pay: $20.75/hourThe Ziegenfelder Company is a frozen novelty manufacturer that focuses on producing the highest quality frozen ice novelties, commonly referred to as twin pops. We are the largest manufacturer of twin pops in the country with production facilities in Wheeling, WV; Chino, CA; Denver, CO; and Lockhart, TX. Our growth and success are due to our dedicated tribe, and we value integrity, creativity, and innovation.What You Will Be DoingSupervising production teams in the absence of the Team Leader to ensure safe and efficient operation of production linesLeading and driving a team in a manner consistent with Ziegenfelder ValuesSupporting Safety, Quality, and the Operation Teams to produce and package quality Ziegenfelder treatsEnsuring that environmental and safety expectations are followed during the shiftVerifying production paperwork to confirm completion and accuracyUndertaking proper corrective/preventative actions when there is a safety, quality, or defective product eventFunctioning as an Operator on days the Team Leader is presentCompleting the production dashboard in the absence of the Team LeaderFollowing all GMP and SQF procedures and practicesAssisting in the training of new personnelEnsuring quality standards of products are metAssisting Maintenance to ensure machines are in proper operational conditionWhat You Will NeedHigh school diploma or equivalent required1+ years of experience in a management or leadership role, preferably in the food manufacturing environment1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferredAbility to motivate and lead in a fast-paced environmentMechanical or operational background is a plusPhysical AbilitiesStanding up to 8 hours per dayBending, twisting, reaching, and grasping actionsGood spatial awareness working around manufacturing equipmentMay need to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 30 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. of force constantlyMay need to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, reach, stand, push, and pull frequently during a shiftWorking ConditionsMay be subject to noise above 85 decibels with proper protection equipmentSchedule40 hours per week with set days off (Dayshift Shift – 6am-2pm)BenefitsBegin after 60 days of employment401(k) with company matchingPaid holidaysWho We AreThe Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.