Team Leader Manufacturing - 3rd Shift

Haribo; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HARIBO of America, Inc. is seeking a Team Lead to guide a production shift, coordinating activities to meet targets while promoting a people-centric culture. You will coach, schedule, and optimize line performance with a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong communication, and the ability to work with Maintenance and Quality teams to ensure on-time delivery and continuous improvement. Based in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience; supervisory/management experience required.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Experience with SAP and LMS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing at shift start by assigning line positions.
• Promote and maintain good employee relations and morale.
• Coach and develop teammates with positive feedback.
• Balance needs of management and staff to ensure success.
• Communicate effectively and delegate tasks.
• First in command for line downtime.
• Prepare schedules and assign tasks.
• Ensure compliance with policies, quality, safety.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Quality teams.
• Lead continuous improvement and TPM/Lean initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Project management

Team coaching

Training

Cross-functional

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

SAP

LMS

Job description

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 [e-mail].