plant lead green bean logistics, 1st shift

Starbucks; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid parental leave

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Starbucks is seeking a Plant Lead to oversee day-to-day operations in our Augusta plant. You will lead shift activities, ensure product quality, manage inventory accuracy, and coach team members on safety and procedures.

The role requires strong leadership, manufacturing experience, and a focus on safety and continuous improvement. Competitive benefits, full-time hours, and a collaborative team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or distribution experience required (minimum 4 years).
• Experience with manufacturing computer systems or automated distribution/warehouse systems (1 year).
• Strong communication, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Able to follow verbal directions and work in a paced environment.
• Proven leadership and coaching ability.
• Familiarity with safety, quality, and sanitation standards.
• High school diploma or GED; or 4+ years US military service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor in day-to-day operations and lead shift kickoff.
• Serve as escalation resource for issues during shift.
• Audit area daily for product quality and inventory accuracy.
• Lead daily manufacturing, distribution or green coffee operations tasks.
• Maintain safe, clean, organized work environment and sanitation schedule.
• Provide training and coaching on SOPs, safety procedures and regulations.
• Suggest process improvements and support changes.
• Coordinate staffing with agencies and monitor communication boards.
• Review Kronos timesheets for accuracy.
• Uphold safety as a core value and ensure compliance.
• Support food safety, legality and quality programs.
• Maintain product quality per GMPs and quality procedures.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing systems

Distribution experience

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Basic math

Verbal communication

Team-building

Technical leadership

MS Office

Mentoring

Diversity collaboration

Safety compliance

Shift flexibility

Food safety familiarity

Education

High School Diploma/GED or 4+ years US military service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Now Brewing – plant lead! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrates coffee and its rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing and supporting partners who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

Now Brewing – plant lead! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrates coffee and its rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing and supporting partners who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. The Starbucks experience starts in our Roasting Plants where we have a dedicated team of professional roasters and supporting process teams including planning, warehouse management, packaging, roasting, maintenance, engineering, and logistics.

As a Plant Lead, You Will

• Assist supervisor in day-to-day operations and advises of task completion. Prepare for and executes routine shift kick-off, close-out procedures, and completes shift notes.
• Serve as an escalation resource for problems and issues that arise during assigned shift.
• Audit assigned functional area daily to ensure attainment of product quality, inventory accuracy, and customer service standards.
• Lead and carry out daily manufacturing, distribution or green coffee operations tasks. Ensure team attainment of daily productivity goals.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment. Oversee team execution of master sanitation schedule.
• Provide training and coaching to team members on standard operating procedures, quality and safety procedures and regulations.
• Recommend process improvements. Support process and business changes.
• May create staffing schedules and communicate with temporary staffing agency to provide needed associates. Review line communication boards for Continuous Improvement suggestions, enters work orders into maintenance tracking system for issues requiring follow up.
• Review and update Kronos ensure partner timesheets are accurate.
• Demonstrate and understand safety as our core value and follow the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; reinforces and coaches others to do the same coaches others to do the same. Understand and follow established safety guidelines, consistently complies with all safety procedures (e.g. PPE, Lock Out Tag Out).
• Act as a safety change agent (e.g. CPR/First Aid certification; active engagement in safety committee, drives safety initiatives for department).
• Support food safety, legality and quality programs.
• Maintain product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Starbucks Mission & Values.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

We’d Love To Hear From People With

• Manufacturing computerized systems or automated distribution or warehouse systems (1 year)
• Manufacturing or distribution environment (4 years)
• High School Diploma/GED or 4 or more years of US military service
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to follow verbal direction
• Ability to quickly assess and prioritize the needs of a faced paced environment plant lead Starbucks Confidential
• Team-building skills
• Ability to provide technical leadership
• Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to coach and mentor others
• Ability to work with a diverse team environment
• Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies and procedures
• Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs
• Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Experience with the GFSI certification schemes (i.e. BRC and/or or SQF). (preferred)

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

• If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation or 1(888) 611-2258.