Team Lead, Production

Barry Callebaut Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible environment

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Group is seeking a Team Lead, Production to manage the night shift operations and supervise hourly staff. You will train and coach team members, ensure safe and compliant production, and work with the supervisor on continuous improvement.

The role requires strong English communication, GMP/HACCP knowledge, and experience in a food manufacturing setting. Night shift hours apply, with responsibilities across sanitation and equipment operations.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum two years supervisory experience in a food-manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in English; strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office suite is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the assigned night shift, coordinating activities for hourly and temporary staff.
• Train, coach, and problem-solve with team members; maintain GMP and HACCP adherence.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Developing Others

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree

Tools

SAP

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About The Role

The Team Lead, Production is responsible for the day-to-day operations of his/her assigned shift. In conjunction with the Plant Production Supervisor, this position will oversee production activities of hourly personnel and oversee machine operation. This position will train, coach, and problem-solve with team members; communicate timely and relevant information to team members and supervisors in a thorough manner; and demonstrate ownership in plant and food safety, including all regulatory requirements. This position also keeps control of the Good Manufacturing Practices, Safety, Quality, Customer Service, and team processes.

Working hours: Night Shift

Wednesday 12:00 am to 6:00 am, and from Thursday to Saturday 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operations of the assigned shift, including coordinating work activities for hourly and temporary employees, supporting efficient equipment operation, providing adequate personnel training, handling personnel issues, and communicating relevant information to Production Supervisors.
• Responsible for the organization of the day-to-day operations of the shift, including assignment of sanitation duties, machine troubleshooting, and reassignment of team members as needed.
• Coach and support each team member and facilitate brief team meetings as needed, including employee and temporary employee work assessments.
• Assign or complete cross-training activities for shift personnel to be able to work in the production areas.
• Confer with team production leads to coordinate operations and activities within or between work areas.
• Complete all shift paperwork promptly.
• Enforce company policies, safety standards, GMP standards, and HACCP.
• Oversee maintenance of clean and sanitary conditions according to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect and document defects, malfunctions, and questions.
• Confirm production orders in SAP, if needed.
• Routinely suggest and implement improvements in assigned areas.
• Participate in process improvement training, safety training, or committee work, a lean team, or other committee work.
• Take responsibility for assigned duties and perform other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor promptly.

About you

• High School diploma or equivalency and a minimum of two years of appropriate supervisory experience in a food-manufacturing environment. Associate's degree preferred.
• Proficient English language skills, both written and oral.
• Computer knowledge in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and desirable experience with SAP.
• Teamwork and Cooperation – have a genuine intention to work cooperatively with others and to be part of a team.
• Flexibility, Self-control, Self-confidence – ability to adapt to and work effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups.
• Great communication skills.
• Interpersonal understanding and Relationship building – ability to listen and understand others.
• Initiative – preference for taking action before being requested.
• Developing Others – genuine intent to foster the learning or development of one or several employees.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility.
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women's Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.