Team Leader Manufacturing - 3rd Shift

HARIBO of America; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HARIBO of America is seeking a Team Leader for the 3rd shift in Pleasant Prairie, WI. You will guide and monitor the line team to meet production targets and ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will coach associates, coordinate with Maintenance and Quality, and drive continuous improvement using TPM/Lean approaches while maintaining strong communication across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred in a non-union environment.
• Supervisory or management experience is required.
• Computer proficiency with MS Word, Excel, SAP, and LMS is preferred.
• Excellent communication and time management skills; ability to coordinate with other functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing at the start of the shift by assigning line positions based on training and capability.
• Promote and maintain high employee relations and morale on the line.
• Build relationships to ensure coaching is received as a development tool.
• Balance needs of upper management and team members for operational success.
• Demonstrate effective communication, delegation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Serve as first in command for line downtime.
• Fill in for vacancies on the line as needed.
• Train associates on tasks throughout the department.
• Prepare schedules and assign line tasks to production workers.
• Monitor productivity and quality to optimize line efficiency.
• Train and supervise new production line workers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Quality departments; ensure SOPs are identified.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Team motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

LMS

Job description

Team Leader Manufacturing - 3rd Shift Start: immediately in Pleasant Prairie, WI / United States Permanent position, Full-time

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Team Lead is a professional in charge of guiding, monitoring and leading an entire group. They are responsible for motivating their teammates as well as inspiring positive communication within them so that they can work together toward achieving goals. The Team Lead works with and coordinates the activities of his/ her shift to realize production targets. This includes assisting with all material supply in line with Production/Packaging plan to ensure smooth, uninterrupted operations and supporting any other operational area needs. The Team Leadis a steward of our people centric culture and builds people capability and competency through effective communication. Holds associates accountable to HARIBO's high standards by coaching, counselling, and encouraging performance and accountability. The Team Lead is responsible for reporting, investigating, and determining root cause of all safety incidents. This role is also responsible for proactively reporting and partnering in resolving, any food safety/quality problems.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the staffing process at the start of the shift by determining colleagues' positions within the line based on their training, capability, and experience.
• Promote and maintain good employee relations, to maintain a high morale on the line.
• Builds relationships with teammates and colleagues so that coaching efforts are received in a positive and developmental manner.
• Balance the needs of both upper management and team members, navigating complex decisions to ensure operational success.
• Enact effective communication, delegation, and problem-solving abilities.
• First in command for line downtime.
• Act as a fill in for job vacancies on the line.
• Training Associates on tasks throughout the department.
• Preparing work schedules and assigning workers production line tasks.
• Optimizing production line efficiency by monitoring productivity and quality.
• Training and supervising new production line workers
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Coordination with Maintenance and Quality
• Partners with the line Technical Support Team to ensure each process and equipment on the line has a centerline and Standard Operating Procedures are identified, including all quality and safety protocols.
• Work with, collaborate and cooperate with the Maintenance and Quality department to ensure delivery commitments are achieved. Ensure trials, changeovers and maintenance work is planned and completed on time and does not conflict with production schedule attainment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifictions:

• High School Diploma or GED Required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 Years of Manufacturing Experience preferred in a non-union environment.
• Supervisory or management experience is required.
• Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, SAP, and LMS) systems preferred.
• Excellent Communication Skills (Verbal and Written).
• Excellent Time Management Skills.
• Able to successfully coordinate with other functions to ensure project success.
• Available to work flexible hours and days as needed to meet business demands.
• Basic knowledge of Industrial Maintenance and manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrated Project Management skills.
• Possess a basic Financial Understanding to ensure results are delivered. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to differentiate types of problems to ensure proper maintenance support.
• TPM and/or Lean manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong decision-making, problem solving, and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to lead, develop, direct, and hold others accountable to HARIBO's high standards.
• Ability to train others and coach to compliance.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email .