Salads Production Team Lead (PM Shift)

Bonduelle Americas; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonduelle Americas is seeking a Team Leader in Irwindale, CA, within the Salads department. You will mentor associates, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, quality and sanitation guidelines are met.

You will coordinate production schedules, crew staffing, and line performance while supporting TPM/Lean initiatives. The PM shift requires flexibility and strong leadership to maintain yields and throughputs in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work in a cold environment (34°F majority).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team based fast paced, changing work environment.
• An understanding of production procedures, safety processes and food safety/quality requirements (FDA).
• Exposure to TPM, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and independent; good problem solving.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Google Suite.
• Familiarity with JDE, RPMS, DSI, ADP timekeeping is a plus.
• Typical days off are Thursday and Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all employees in the operation of equipment through proper training, enforcement of safety rules, documentation, and following proper procedures and GMP protocols.
• Produce and package a high-quality product through the use of proper procedures and adherence to good manufacturing practices and government standards in cooperation with the Quality & Food Safety department.
• Ensure production lines are operating efficiently and running at targeted throughput.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and maximize yield.
• Manage Production Schedules and employee schedules and ensure correct crewing and de‑crewing processes are being followed.
• Monitor rework levels and usage to keep rework levels at a minimum.
• Monitor product yields and identify/execute corrective actions.
• Build people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training and communications for frontline hourly associates.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Flexibility

Cold environment tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

Google Suite

PowerPoint

JDE

ADP timekeeping

Job description

Bonduelle Americas is seeking a Team Leader in Irwindale, CA, within the Salads department. You will mentor associates, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, quality and sanitation guidelines are met.

You will coordinate production schedules, crew staffing, and line performance while supporting TPM/Lean initiatives. The PM shift requires flexibility and strong leadership to maintain yields and throughputs in a fast-paced plant environment.