Team Lead, Food Production & Safety

Kilcoy Global Foods; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilcoy Global Foods is seeking a team lead to provide daily leadership, direction, and support in a cold, production environment. You will ensure safety, quality, and sanitation standards, and address issues proactively to improve performance.

The role emphasizes adherence to GMPs, SPC, HACCP, OSHA, and USDA regulations, with the ability to step in for supervision as needed. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Strong communications, both oral and written, to support teamwork and safety.
• Excellent time management to organize tasks and resolve issues quickly.
• Team-oriented mindset with collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SPC, HACCP, OSHA, and USDA regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily visual walk around inspections of all equipment to observe unsafe acts or conditions and address hazards.
• Ensure all employees adhere to safety procedures and regulations, including lockout/tag out.
• Ensure all products meet customer quality standards.
• Follow GMPs and food safety guidelines to maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Observe and maintain sanitation and food safety standards in the work area.
• May assume some supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor.

Skills

Communications

Time Management

Team Commitment

Education

High School Diploma or GED Certificate

Job description

Kilcoy Global Foods is seeking a team lead to provide daily leadership, direction, and support in a cold, production environment. You will ensure safety, quality, and sanitation standards, and address issues proactively to improve performance.

The role emphasizes adherence to GMPs, SPC, HACCP, OSHA, and USDA regulations, with the ability to step in for supervision as needed. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this hands-on position.