Bakery Packaging Team Lead — Lean Operations & OEE

Furlani Foods Corporation; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Profit Sharing Bonus

401(k) with Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Furlani Foods Corporation in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, seeks a Bakery Team Lead to oversee daily operations of a high-speed packaging line. You will lead a team of 11-15 associates, partner with QA, Warehousing, Sanitation, and Maintenance, and ensure production goals, quality, and safety are met.

You bring hands-on leadership, a problem-solving mindset, and experience in manufacturing. Proficiency in English, exposure to Lean Manufacturing, and familiarity with ERP systems are a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on leadership with team development.
• Proficiency in English in writing and speaking.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Lead production and packaging on high-speed lines, resolving issues and meeting goals.
• Collaborate with QA, Warehousing, Sanitation, and Maintenance to align goals.
• Drive OEE improvement by addressing bottlenecks and downtime, applying Lean practices.
• Coach and develop your team, encouraging continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment and coordinate with maintenance for issues.
• Improve workflows and ensure safety and food safety standards (GMP, SQF, HACCP).
• Monitor and report on KPIs related to quality, safety, and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on

Problem-solving

Communication

English proficiency

Team development

Lean manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Furlani Foods Corporation in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, seeks a Bakery Team Lead to oversee daily operations of a high-speed packaging line. You will lead a team of 11-15 associates, partner with QA, Warehousing, Sanitation, and Maintenance, and ensure production goals, quality, and safety are met.

You bring hands-on leadership, a problem-solving mindset, and experience in manufacturing. Proficiency in English, exposure to Lean Manufacturing, and familiarity with ERP systems are a plus.