Production Line Lead

Sysco; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company in Anchorage is seeking a team leader to oversee packing associates and ensure efficient operations. The role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to communicate fluently in English, and a high school diploma. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in the produce industry. Responsibilities include directing workflow, ensuring food safety compliance, and assigning duties to maximize team efficiency. This opportunity is for candidates authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 2 years of extensive produce knowledge or related industry.
• General understanding of processing procedures in a warehouse.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
• Bi‑lingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervisors to assign work priorities and communicate issues.
• Assign crew members to maximize efficiency in the department.
• Ensure safe and efficient team operations.
• Correct anyone who is not following preferred work methods and/or is working in an unsafe manner, as well as ensure all hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) and other food safety guidelines are followed at all times.

Skills

Leadership ability

Bilingual in Spanish

Communication in English

Spanish preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The team leader is responsible for providing daily leadership, direction, and support to packing associates, line feeders and stackers; and maintaining a safe, organized, clean and efficient operation. Must be able to proactively identify and analyze problems and implement appropriate corrective action to improve performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with other line supervisors and management to ensure appropriate work priorities are assigned and issues are efficiently communicated and addressed.
• Assign crew members to specific duties to maximize efficiency for a department.
• Ensure that the crew is working safely and efficiently as a team.
• Correct anyone who is not following preferred work methods and/or is working in an unsafe manner, as well as ensure all hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) and other food safety guidelines are followed at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience

• 2 years (extensive) produce knowledge or related industry.

Professional Skills

• General understanding of processing procedures of a high volume warehouse/ production facility.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.
• Bi‑lingual in Spanish preferred.

Physical Demand

• Able to manually move 25lbs. frequently and up to 50lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, push and pull.
• Constant standing and walking for periods over eight hours.

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

Most important decisions made fully independently:

• Assign duties to crew members and efficiently direct workflow.
• Ensure that crew is working safely, following all preferred work methods and food safety procedures and guidelines.

Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):

• Assigning work priorities to meet customer demands.

ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING

Supervisor Title

• Supervisor/Manager

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.