Team Lead

Fermented Food Holdings (FFH); Town of Bear Creek (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid holidays & PTO

Health/dental/vision insurance

FSAs & HSAs

Disability & life insurance

Espresso & snacks

Job summary

Fermented Food Holdings (FFH) is seeking a Team Lead to oversee daily production operations, coach staff, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met. This hands-on leadership role serves as a critical link between employees and management.

You’ll train new hires, reinforce SOPs, and collaborate with maintenance, quality, and other departments to drive continuous improvement across the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing, production, or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Prior leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support production employees to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Monitor daily production activities to ensure schedules, quality standards, and productivity goals are met.
• Train and onboard new employees while reinforcing standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Promote and enforce all food safety, quality, GMP, and workplace safety requirements.
• Communicate production priorities, operational updates, and company initiatives to team members.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment, process, and production issues to minimize downtime.
• Monitor employee performance and provide feedback, guidance, and support for continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate production records and complete required documentation.
• Collaborate with supervisors, maintenance, quality, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Support staffing needs, break coverage, and workflow adjustments throughout the shift.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing solutions.
• Report operational concerns, safety incidents, and performance issues to management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coaching

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Fermented Food Holdings (FFH), we’re passionate about harnessing the transformative power of food to enhance lives through high-quality, delicious, fermented products. By making the unique benefits of these foods accessible, we’re driving health and lifestyle improvements while transforming the future of food. We value talent, creativity, and authenticity, fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone’s contributions make us better. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a growing industry and help create a healthier, happier world—one bite at a time.

About the role:

The Team Lead position is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for supporting daily production operations while providing guidance, training, and direction to team members. This role serves as a key communication link between employees and management, helping ensure safety, quality, productivity, and operational goals are achieved. The Team Lead leads by example, promotes a positive work environment, and helps drive continuous improvement throughout the facility.

You’ll get to:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support production employees to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Monitor daily production activities to ensure schedules, quality standards, and productivity goals are met.
• Train and onboard new employees while reinforcing standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Promote and enforce all food safety, quality, GMP, and workplace safety requirements.
• Communicate production priorities, operational updates, and company initiatives to team members.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment, process, and production issues to minimize downtime.
• Monitor employee performance and provide feedback, guidance, and support for continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate production records and complete required documentation.
• Collaborate with supervisors, maintenance, quality, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Support staffing needs, break coverage, and workflow adjustments throughout the shift.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in implementing solutions.
• Report operational concerns, safety incidents, and performance issues to management.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist supervisors and managers with special projects and departmental initiatives.
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support inventory accuracy, material handling, and product accountability as needed.
• Help foster a positive team culture focused on accountability, communication, and engagement.

And the fun part is:

This role provides an opportunity to develop leadership skills while making a direct impact on production success and team performance. You'll gain exposure to multiple areas of the business, work closely with cross-functional teams, and play a critical role in helping employees and operations succeed.

Must-haves:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous manufacturing, production, or food manufacturing experience preferred
• Prior leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities

How you differentiate yourself:

• Passionate about our brands, consumers, and company mission
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop others
• Excellent communication and conflict‑resolution skills
• Ability to lead by example and promote accountability
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Continuous improvement mentality and willingness to learn
• Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, nimble, and lean environment
• Passion for natural and organic products and working for a purpose‑driven company is a plus
• Passion for natural and organic products and working for a purpose driven company a plus
• 401‑K with Company match
• Paid holidays, as well as paid time off
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health/dependent) and Health Savings Accounts
• Company sponsored short term and long term disability, as well as life insurance
• Additional voluntary insurance plans are available to meet your lifestyle needs
• You’ll enjoy office perks such as espresso, snacks, desserts, and a friendly environment

Fermented Food Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we know that each of our employees helps to make us better. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Come join us.