Production Team Lead – 2nd Shift

Dole Food Company; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dole Food Company in Georgia is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and coordinate manufacturing and warehouse staff in a cold industrial plant. You will supervise 5–50 employees, schedule shifts, monitor productivity, and ensure safety protocols are followed to maintain quality and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, coaching and communication skills, ability to work under pressure, and familiarity with production equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively lead others and supervise production staff.
• Must be able to coach and train employees in their assigned jobs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to promote accountability through feedback.
• Understanding of production equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead employees in their areas of responsibility.
• Operate line and area when assigned.
• Coordinate with maintenance and management on equipment issues.
• Manage employee work schedules.
• Advise on staffing changes and productivity.
• Enforce timekeeping policy and report deviations.
• Provide feedback on productivity, downtime, quality, and safety.
• Adhere to company policies and safety protocols.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Training

Operations training

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led nutrition and wellness organization that “champions a more equitable world.” A world where everyone has the right to nutrition from the goodness of the earth and we reduce these gaps, one action at a time.

Assist in the safe and proper performance of production and/or warehouse workers to ensure optimum quality production at efficient cost.

Responsibilities

Primary Accountabilities:

• Supervise and lead employees in their areas of responsibility


• Be responsible for operation of line and area when assigned


• Communicate with maintenance and management of any issues with equipment and elevate as needed.


• Manage employee work schedules.


• Advise Shift Supervisor of any production changes requiring increased or decreased staffing


• Enforce the timekeeping policy and report any deviations to the shift supervisor.


• Provide quick and timely feedback to immediate supervisor on all exceptions regarding productivity, downtime, quality, recovery, cost, and safety.


• Adhere to all company policies


• Enforce safety protocols and report all safety violations to shift supervisor.


• Other duties that are reasonable associated with the above essential functions of the job

Supervisory Duties:

• Number of employees may vary from 5 to 50.

Qualifications

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring:

• Must be able to effectively lead others


• Must be able to accept and give direction


• Must be able to coach and train employees in their assigned jobs


• Must work well under pressure, meeting multiple directives from management


• Must, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with co-workers, supervisor and management


• Excellent oral and written communication with strong interpersonal skills


• Basic working PC skills especially Microsoft Office and Outlook


• Good decision making and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to promote accountability via formal and informal feedback to team members and Supervisor.


• Able to understand, communicate and train others to theory of operations for all production equipment.


• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to meet productivity goals.

Education & Certification:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours on concrete and/or metal grating.


• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 60 lbs. on frequent basis.


• Must be able to reach with hands and arms below shoulder level to above shoulder level


• Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 40-47 degrees Fahrenheit


• Must be able to climb stairs.


• Requires climbing, standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, lifting and other physical movements to perform job.

Work Environment:

• Will be exposed to cold temperatures in an Industrial plant environment with related noise and temperatures

Travel Requirements:

• None

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions.

FOR JOBS BASED IN CALIFORNIA:

Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.

I am able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.