Team Lead

Local Bounti Corporation; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable agriculture company in California seeks a Team Lead to manage and inspire a team, ensure operational success, and uphold safety standards. The ideal candidate possesses at least three years of experience in a manufacturing or agricultural environment, with strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include daily management, task delegation, and training to enhance team effectiveness. This role emphasizes a positive work culture and continuous improvement in processes to drive company growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a team leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and safety protocols.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant operational software.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of the team to ensure smooth operations.
• Inspire and motivate the team to achieve organizational goals.
• Delegate tasks effectively among team members.

Skills

Leadership

Effective Communication

Team Motivation

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher in a related field

Job description

At Local Bounti, our mission is to revolutionize agriculture by making fresh, locally grown produce accessible to communities everywhere, now and for generations to come. We envision a future where transformative innovation and innovative technology empower us to grow produce locally with minimal food miles, ensuring the freshest and most sustainable offerings reach communities around the globe.

We believe that happy plants make happy taste buds, and we are committed to reimagining the standards of freshness. But our commitment goes beyond just growing produce—we focus on building empowered local teams because, together, we can achieve extraordinary things in sustainable agriculture.

Position Overview:

As a Team Lead at Local Bounti, you will play a crucial role in leading, monitoring, and supervising a group of employees to achieve organizational goals. Your leadership will foster a positive environment that promotes communication, teamwork, and flexibility. By empowering and guiding your team, you will drive the success and growth of both the team and the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the essential functions, qualifications, physical demands, and the work environment encountered in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to work and perform the essential functions in this work environment.

• Day-to-Day Management: Manage the daily activities of the team to ensure smooth operations.
• Team Motivation: Inspire and motivate the team to achieve organizational goals.
• Timeline Management: Develop and implement a timeline to meet targets, keeping projects on track and on schedule.
• Task Delegation: Delegate tasks effectively among team members, ensuring the right skills are matched to each task.
• Training & Development: Conduct training to maximize the potential of team members, improving their skills and confidence.
• Empowerment: Provide team members with the necessary tools and skills to enhance product knowledge and communication.
• Team Success: Contribute to the company’s growth by leading a successful, high‑performing team.
• LEAN Manufacturing: Drive LEAN manufacturing processes and develop solutions to close operational gaps.
• Reporting: Create and distribute reports on team progress and project completion.
• Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Core Values Adherence: Uphold and exhibit Local Bounti’s Core Values.
• Safety Commitment: Embrace and support the facility’s safety culture.
• Project Strategy: Develop and implement strategies to help team members achieve project goals.
• Effective Communication: Clearly communicate instructions to team members and manage the flow of operations.
• Multi-Priority Management: Effectively manage multiple priorities, including assigning staff to equipment to meet production standards.
• Knowledge of Processes: Possess knowledge of GMP, GFSI, SQF, and food quality processes.
• Policy Administration: Understand and administer Local Bounti’s policies and procedures.
• Technical Interpretation: Ability to read, interpret, and communicate technical information.
• Production Knowledge: Familiarity with production processes and equipment.
• Bilingual Skills: Ability to communicate in English (bilingualism is a plus).
• Physical Stamina: Maintain physical stamina to perform job duties.
• Attention to Detail: Exhibit a keen eye for detail to ensure high-quality results.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in a team leadership role within a manufacturing, agricultural, or food production environment.
• Proven track record of successfully leading teams to meet operational goals, enhance productivity, and improve processes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, safety protocols, and industry standards.
• Experience with performance management, including coaching, mentoring, and providing constructive feedback to team members.
• Ability to analyze data, generate reports, and make informed decisions to drive team performance and efficiency.
• Proficient in using computer applications, including Microsoft Office and relevant operational software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members while fostering a positive work environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
• Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) are a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Standing/Walking: Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Climbing/Balance: Frequently required to climb or balance.
• Sitting: Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms.
• Stooping: Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Mechanical Exposure: Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to vibration.
• Weather Exposure: Regularly works in outside weather conditions, both hot and cold.
• Coordination: Ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down.
• Timing: Ability to time movements to anticipate changes in the speed or direction of a moving object.
• Lifting/Moving: Frequently required to lift and/or move objects weighing 10 to 25 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision Requirements: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.