Production Team Lead

Universal Pure, LLC; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in the food manufacturing industry as a Production Team Lead. This role involves leading operations, ensuring safety and quality standards, and training associates in a fast-paced environment. You will coordinate tasks, communicate effectively with staff and customers, and maintain high standards of productivity. With a focus on employee development and a culture of collaboration, this position offers an exciting opportunity to grow within a supportive company. Embrace the challenge of working in a refrigerated environment while making a meaningful impact in food safety and quality.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Voluntary disability plans

Culture of people development

Culture of caring and collaboration

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Six months material handling equipment/forklift experience preferred.
• Experience in leading and training associates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prioritize operations tasks directed by the supervisor.
• Perform quality checks and report failures to supervisor.
• Assist in training new and current associates.

Skills

Material Handling Equipment/Forklift Experience

Leadership Skills

Safety Procedures

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Basic Mathematical Calculations

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Universal Pure, we’re dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (HPP), value-added services and cold storage for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service.

Join the Food Manufacturing Industry in a Manufacturing, Production, Warehouse, Factory type role!

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1st Shift - 7am to 3:30pm, Mon-Fri Occasional Saturdays!

Benefits offered at Universal Pure:

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision and EAP

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays that start accruing your first week!

• Multiple medical plans (PPO and HDHP)

• Voluntary disability plans, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, AD&D and Life insurance

• A culture of people development and internal career growth

• A culture of caring, collaboration and respect

Production Team Lead Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, coordinate and prioritize the operations tasks directed by the supervisor

• Communicate and execute work assignments to meet set expectations by department and customer requirements

• Communicate with and perform as an assistant for all staff and departments such as the supervisors, support staff, leadership, and front-line employees

• Communicate with customers and their needs

• Prepare duty-related paperwork

• Escalate work-related and interpersonal issues to leadership as needed

• Perform quality checks and report failures to supervisor.

• Assist and coordinate training for new and current associates

• Supervise employees to ensure they are following Safety and Quality processes and regulations

• Be a resource for Safety, QA and Company processes and procedures

• Handle any minor tasks related to duties of the position

• Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards

• Excellent attendance and punctuality for an hourly role

Production Team Lead Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma/GED required

• Six months material handling equipment/forklift experience preferred

• Experience in leading, supervising and training associates preferred

• Experience using warehouse management and inventory systems preferred

• Experience with the refrigeration, warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment preferred

• Experience with computers and Microsoft Office preferred

• Experience following safety procedures preferred

• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes potential overtime, weekends and different work schedules

• Ability to communicate effectively in English

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations

• Ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Production Team Lead Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• This is largely a static role with standing, however, the ability to perform repetitive bending and standing up is also required. This would require the ability to lift 10-35 lbs. repetitively and up to 45 lbs. occasionally.

• This role operates in a wet and cold/refrigerated environment (between 38 and -20 degrees Fahrenheit) located within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production-type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for duration of shift.

Allergen Statement:

Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and or store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by the FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients.

"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability."

"Upon offer of employment, candidates will be asked to complete a drug screening test. The offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of this test. “