Production Team Lead - 2nd Shift

Golden State Foods; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health and Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Golden State Foods in Burleson, TX is seeking a Production Team Lead to guide the 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM shift and develop a high-performing team.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to production standards while delivering on the department masterplan. You will coach staff, manage staffing and training activities, and drive issue resolution using root-cause analysis and daily management systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams preferred.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift to meet production goals and masterplan requirements.
• Own team results and drive improvements through daily management systems.
• Ensure safety, quality, and food safety practices are followed.
• Coach and develop team members and manage staffing/training.
• Communicate effectively and resolve issues with root-cause analysis.

Skills

Team leadership

Daily management

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

Training and coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

Production Team Lead

2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

Production Team Lead

2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Position Summary

The team leader, in addition to his/her assigned job, is responsible for building the capability of his/her team to deliver against the department masterplan through rigorous execution of work processes and standards.

Essential Functions

• Perform all work in accordance with environmental, health, safety, food safety, and quality standards, legal compliance, rules, regulations and practices of the facility.
• Drive Daily Management Systems to deliver improved results every shift, every day
• Ensure any safety / quality / food safety behavior & condition issues are resolved quickly
• Own team’s results
• Drive effective operational reviews (shift hand-off, shiftly operations review) -Lead team meeting -Responsible for updating the visual board.
• Ensure team members are growing in capability.
• Work with the Line Leader on the administration of people management systems (staffing, training, etc.)
• Communicate effectively with the team to ensure the team is receiving the right information.
• Use problem solving skills and root cause analysis to resolve and/or mitigate operational issues

Required Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED.

Leader Responsibilities

• Hold team accountable to execution to standards
• Ensure all associates receive their allotted breaks and lunch periods while maintaining production run rate
• Manage skills matrix for your team and ensure all associates have a training plan developed
• Escalate issues that need further attention properly
• Demonstrate the GSF Creed and Values

Language Skills

• High level of reading comprehension
• Ability to write detailed correspondence and documentation
• Ability to use effective problem solving skills

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to use mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in accordance with production paperwork.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing
• Stand/walk 8 or more hours per day
• Constantly twist/turn and talk/hear
• Frequently squat, bend, reach, handle/finger, grip/grasp and use fine motor tasks
• Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs from floor to shoulder level and carry 30 feet
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions

• Constantly work in damp, wet, humid and slippery environments
• Constantly work near moving machinery
• Constantly work in high noise levels requiring hearing protection

Machines/Tools/Equipment/Software

• Bump cap, hair net, safety glasses, hearing protection, and smock.
• Rubber and cotton gloves.
• Knowledge of equipment on the production line you are responsible for
• Ability to use computers/tablets including basic software such as Microsoft Word and Excel

Pay & Benefits

Starting Pay: $26.25

Other Compensation:May include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonuses, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location.

Health and Wellness:Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D); Pet Insurance

Retirement Benefits:401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO): Includesvacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays provided in accordance with company policy and applicable state and local laws.

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
• Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.