Team Leader

Ziegenfelder Corporation; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits: Begin on the first day after

Job summary

Ziegenfelder Corporation in Lockhart, TX is seeking a Team Leader for the 2pm-10pm shift to supervise production lines and support safety, quality, and efficiency across the operation.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and prefers candidates with 3 years of management experience in manufacturing, plus several years of hands-on manufacturing exposure. The position focuses on teamwork, training, and adherence to GMP/SQF procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of experience in a management or leadership role preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervising production teams in the absence of the Supervisor to ensure safe and efficient operation of production lines.
• Leading and driving a team in a manner consistent with Ziegenfelder Values.
• Supporting Safety, Quality and the Operations Teams to produce and package quality Ziegenfelder treats.
• Ensuring that environmental and safety expectations are followed during the shift and that exceptions are addressed.
• Verifying production paperwork to confirm completion, and accuracy, of raw material usage logs, metal detector calibrations, and product quality checks.
• Undertaking proper corrective/preventative actions when safety, quality or defective product events occur.
• Completes production dashboard in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Assists in training of new personnel and managing team member performance.
• Assists Maintenance to ensure machines are in proper operational condition and troubleshooting.

Skills

Team leadership

Motivating teams

Safety compliance

Operational excellence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

**Job Title: Team Leader (2pm-10pm)** **Location: Lockhart, TX** **Schedule: 40 hours per week with set days off** **Benefits: Begin on the first day after 60 days of employment** **A Ziegenfelder Team Leader is responsible for:*** Supervising production teams in absence of Supervisor to ensure safe and efficient operation of production lines, producing quality Ziegenfelder treats for delivery to customers.* Leading and driving a team in a manner consistent with Ziegenfelder Values.* Supporting Safety, Quality and the Operation Teams to produce and package quality Ziegenfelder treats.* Ensuring that environmental and safety expectations are followed during the shift and that exceptions, needs or opportunities are addressed and shared via our Event Management application.* Verifying production paperwork to confirm completion, and accuracy, of raw material usage logs, metal detector calibrations, and product quality checks.* Undertaking proper corrective/preventative actions when there is a safety, quality or defective product event.* Functions as an Operator on days Supervisor is present.* Completes production dashboard in the absence of the Supervisor.* Follows all GMP and SQF procedures and practices.* Assists in training of new personnel and managing team member performance.* Ensures quality and food safety standards of products are met.* Assists Maintenance to ensure machines are in proper operational condition and troubleshooting. **Qualifications and Education Requirements*** High school diploma or equivalent required.* 3 years of experience in a management or leadership role preferred, preferably in a manufacturing environment.* 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.* Ability to motivate and lead in a fast-paced environment.* Mechanical or operational background, in addition to the above qualifications, is a plus. **Physical Abilities*** Standing up to 8 hours per day.* Bending, twisting, reaching and grasping actions.* Good spatial awareness working around manufacturing equipment.* May need to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 30 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. of force constantly.* May need to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, reach, stand, push, and pull frequently during a shift. **Working Conditions*** Subject to cold temperatures of less than 32F for more than one hour with proper protection equipment.* May be subject to noise above 85 decibels with proper protection equipment