Production Floor Team Lead: Efficiency & Safety

Dyersburg, TN; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Warehouse / Production Team Lead in Tennessee leads line operations to meet quality and efficiency standards. You will operate equipment, monitor KPIs like OEE, minimize waste, and act as supervisor in the Area Supervisor’s absence.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and timely reporting to ensure smooth daily production. Responsibilities include training staff, coordinating work orders, maintaining documentation, and ensuring GMP compliance on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Operates assigned equipment to meet production goals and prescribed standards.
• Overlooks all line functions, manages day-to-day workflow, and assists with work order scheduling and coordination.
• Troubleshoots technical deficiencies and communicates effectively with maintenance personnel regarding recurring issues and repair needs.
• Completes all required written and electronic production reports accurately and on time.
• Assists the Area Supervisor in managing tasks to hit daily goals and improve department morale.
• Serves as operational support and provides necessary oversight in the Area Supervisor’s absence.
• Trains new employees and provides ongoing support, technical knowledge, motivation, and advice to line staff.
• Promotes a team-based culture, encouraging collaborative effort and supportive attitudes among workers.
• Manages daily crew logistics, including timekeeping, break tracking, and shift rotation schedules.
• Communicates daily with the Area Supervisor to adjust, improve, or implement changes ensuring operational success.
• Complies with and enforces all plant safety policies, regulations, and proper GMP compliance.
• Ensures team members are supplied with necessary protective gear, including safety glasses and gloves.
• Participates in investigations for safety, environmental, or quality incidents and assists the Area Supervisor with accident reporting.
• Reports any issues affecting the floor—such as material shortages, defects, or product changes—to management immediately.
• Flexes into various operational capacities as needed, including moving supplies, handling discard, and filling in for teammates.

Job description

The Warehouse / Production Team Lead in Tennessee leads line operations to meet quality and efficiency standards. You will operate equipment, monitor KPIs like OEE, minimize waste, and act as supervisor in the Area Supervisor’s absence.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and timely reporting to ensure smooth daily production. Responsibilities include training staff, coordinating work orders, maintaining documentation, and ensuring GMP compliance on the floor.