Manufacturing Team Leader - 1st Shift (East Mill Operation)

Amway Costa Rica; Ephrata (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader for their East Mill operation in Ephrata, WA. The role involves overseeing a team, ensuring safety and quality in production, and contributing to strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, be fluent in English and Spanish, and have experience in food manufacturing. This position offers opportunities for career progression and skill development.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• Preferred experience in food manufacturing or cGMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily work of the manufacturing team and support plant initiatives.
• Ensure a safe work environment and produce quality products.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

High school diploma or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PLM

ETQ

Learn Share

Compliance Wire

JDE

Tableau

Job description

Manufacturing Team Leader - 1st Shift (East Mill Operation)

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Job Details

• Job Title: Team Leader – Manufacturing (Day Shift)
• Department / Division: East Mill Plant / Manufacturing
• Salary Range: $69,472 - $89,905
• Location: Ephrata, WA

What Do We Need

We are looking to hire a Team Leader to join our East Mill team. This person will work Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm.

What’s Special About This Job

• The Trout Lake Farm (East Mill) is a manufacturing facility that processes organic herbs grown on our farms into high-quality ingredients used in Amway’s Nutrilite vitamins. As a Team Leader, you will be part of a collaborative team, learning all aspects of the plant’s operations. This role offers focused career progression with skill development and promotion opportunities.
• The East Mill operates seasonally, with 16-hour shifts (2 shifts) during peak harvest season (May – January) and 8-hour shifts (February – April). Weekend overtime may be required during peak times, with teams rotating coverage on Saturdays or Sundays weekly.
• You will help develop and support manufacturing strategies aimed at safely delivering consistent, high-quality, cost-competitive products to global customers. This role involves close collaboration with supply chain partners as operations stabilize.

How You Would Contribute To The Role

• Oversee daily work of your manufacturing team, support plant initiatives, and focus on process optimization. Support training, motivation, and feedback for team members. Manage shift assignments, staffing, performance standards, conduct reviews, and model team behaviors.
• Ensure a safe work environment that produces quality products. Lead with passion, demonstrate transformative results, solve operational problems, and deliver impactful results.

Required Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
• Associate degree or equivalent experience (High school diploma or Bachelor's degree)
• Preferred experience in food manufacturing, troubleshooting, repairing equipment, or working in a cGMP environment
• Experience in data collection and metrics tracking
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems (PLM, ETQ, Learn Share, Compliance Wire) and Microsoft Office Suite; JDE or Tableau experience is a plus

Skills To Be Successful In The Role

• Ability to foster collaboration across organizational levels
• Strong relationship-building with leadership, peers, and team members
• Proactive in identifying and addressing potential issues
• Thrives in fast-paced environments, makes decisions, and develops action plans
• Effective in resolving conflicts and providing practical guidance
• Strategic thinker with long-term vision
• Efficient in scheduling staff and managing budgets
• Committed to compliance and regulatory standards

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology