Construction Team Lead

Plantible Foods, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401k Program

Career development opportunities

Team building events

Job summary

Plantible Foods, Inc. is seeking team-oriented individuals to join our Upstream Processing (USP) team.

You will support core production activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations, working with USP Supervisors and cross-functional partners to maintain high standards of GMP compliance and continuous improvement. You will help foster a respectful, collaborative environment while contributing to daily production workflows and upholding company values.

Qualifications

• Must understand GMP standards.
• Willingness to work multiple shifts.
• Able to learn procedures quickly and perform them accurately.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate time reporting by clocking in/out.
• Follow GMP, PPE, SOPs and safety protocols.
• Complete required training and be available for shifts.
• Read, understand and execute SOPs and Batch Records.
• Fill out batch records and document deviations.
• Gain proficiency in one USP unit operation within 60 days.
• Identify equipment and explain function and process flow.
• Report errors or improvement opportunities to the USP Supervisor.
• Stay task-oriented and pursue incremental process improvements.
• Collaborate with facility, maintenance, and construction teams.

Skills

Safety minded

Quality focus

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kindly be advised that we are handling the recruitment for this position internally and are not partnering with external recruiters.

We are a Biology Company

Plantible, backed by Astanor Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, Piva Capital, Kellogg’s, and Vectr Ventures, is a vertically integrated biology company that is unlocking the power in plants in service of people & planet. Our mission is to create solutions that empower customers to make sustainable and regenerative choices without compromising on quality. We are beginning with the food industry. Please visit our website to learn more about our mission and continued success: https://www.plantiblefoods.com/

How you will contribute:

You will join Plantible’s Upstream Processing (USP) team, supporting core production activities that ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations. In this role, you’ll work closely with USP Supervisors and cross‑functional partners to maintain high standards of GMP compliance, operational accuracy, and continuous improvement. You’ll help foster a respectful, collaborative environment while actively contributing to daily production workflows and company values.

What you will be working on:

• Maintaining accurate time reporting by clocking in/out consistently.
• Following all GMP, PPE, SOPs, and safety protocols.
• Completing all required training and remaining available for multiple shifts.
• Reading, understanding, and executing SOPs and Batch Records (BRs).
• Correctly filling out batch records and documenting deviations when they occur.
• Achieving independent proficiency in one unit operation within one USP focus area within 60 days.
• Identifying equipment within trained areas and explaining equipment function, infrastructure, and process flow.
• Reporting errors or improvement opportunities and elevating issues immediately to the USP Supervisor.
• Working efficiently by staying task‑oriented and making incremental process improvements.
• Promoting a respectful and professional work environment aligned with company values.
• Collaborating with facility, maintenance, and construction teams when appropriate.
• Participating in both standard and non‑standard tasks assigned by the USP Supervisor.
• Becoming cross‑trained across all USP focus areas.

What you bring to Plantible:

• Commitment to safety, compliance, and GMP standards.
• Ability to learn quickly and execute procedures with accuracy.
• Experience in manufacturing, food production, biotech, roustabout work, or construction, bringing hands‑on operational and mechanical awareness.
• Demonstrate leadership or supervisory experience, with the ability to guide peers, support team alignment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors and document deviations.
• Clear, professional communication skills and ability to explain processes and equipment functions.
• A collaborative, respectful, and team‑focused work style aligned with Plantible’s values.
• A continuous improvement mindset with strong task‑orientation.
• Reliability, accountability, and ownership of daily responsibilities.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts and overtime as needed.
• Willingness to become cross‑trained across USP focus areas.

Choose Plantible Foods

Joining Plantible means contributing to a sustainable future for all. We are a venture backed startup that is both spreading happiness amongst our employees and to current and future generations. We believe diversity creates uniqueness. Our team is composed of highly talented people with different interests and hobbies, which makes for a rich working environment.

At Plantible we are continually working on our offerings to foster the best team. Check it out!

• Competitive health and wellness benefits
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off & Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Program
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Working in a rapidly growing, flexible and entrepreneurial environment
• Team building and company-wide events
• And of course, lots of beautiful land for outdoor activities!

Plantible Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Plantible Foods reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

Plantible Foods is aware of fraudulent job offers and individuals impersonating our recruiters or employees.

Please note:

• We will never ask candidates to pay fees for employment, training, equipment, or background checks.
• We will never request sensitive personal or financial information during the early stages of the hiring process.
• All official Plantible Foods communications come only from email addresses ending in @plantiblefoods.com .
• Our only official company website is www.plantiblefoods.com , and our jobs are posted on our Careers page and our official LinkedIn page .

If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Plantible Foods, do not respond. Please report it to [e-mail] .