Warehouse Team Lead-Night Shift

Newly Weds Foods; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods in Tennessee is seeking a Warehouse / Production Team Lead to oversee line functions, operate equipment, and drive KPI performance including OEE and quality standards.

You will coordinate work orders, train staff, and act as supervisor in absence, ensuring safe, on-time production and adherence to GMP policies.

This role emphasizes frontline leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and continuous improvement of line processes.

Qualifications

• Leads line teams to meet production goals and quality standards.
• Ensures GMP and safety policy compliance across the team.
• Trains new employees and supports line staff development.
• Monitors KPIs and production metrics to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operates assigned equipment to meet production goals and standards.
• Oversees line functions, coordinates work orders and scheduling.
• Troubleshoots defects and coordinates with maintenance on recurring issues.
• Completes production reports accurately and on time.
• Assists Area Supervisor to hit daily goals and maintain morale.
• Acts as supervisor in the Area Supervisor’s absence and provides oversight.
• Trains new employees and mentors staff.
• Maintains a team-based culture and coordinates daily crew logistics.
• Communicates with Area Supervisor to adjust operations for success.
• Adheres to safety policies and proper PPE usage.
• Supports investigations for safety and quality incidents.
• Notifies management of material shortages, defects or changes.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

GMP compliance

Safety enforcement

Training/coaching

Shift coordination

KPI reporting

Troubleshooting

Job description

Job Summary

The Warehouse / Production Team Lead operates in a team-based environment, overseeing all aspects of line functions to produce high-quality products at prescribed standards. This role is responsible for efficiently operating assigned equipment, maximizing line efficiency, maintaining KPIs (including OEE and Quality Standards), and minimizing material waste and production loss. Under the direction of the Area Supervisor, the Team Lead ensures day-to-day operations are completed properly, safely, and in a timely manner. This position acts as an operational proxy in the Area Supervisor’s absence, coordinating work order scheduling and guiding line operators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Efficiency and Equipment Management

• Operates assigned equipment efficiently to meet production goals and prescribed standards.
• Overlooks all line functions, manages day-to-day workflow, and assists with work order scheduling and coordination.
• Troubleshoots technical deficiencies and communicates effectively with maintenance personnel regarding recurring issues and repair needs.
• Completes all required written and electronic production reports accurately and on time.

Front-line Leadership and Team Coordination

• Assists the Area Supervisor in managing tasks to hit daily goals and improve department morale.
• Serves as operational support and provides necessary oversight in the Area Supervisor’s absence.
• Trains new employees and provides ongoing support, technical knowledge, motivation, and advice to line staff.
• Promotes a team-based culture, encouraging collaborative effort and supportive attitudes among workers.
• Manages daily crew logistics, including timekeeping, break tracking, and shift rotation schedules.
• Communicates daily with the Area Supervisor to adjust, improve, or implement changes ensuring operational success.

Safety and Compliance

• Complies with and enforces all plant safety policies, regulations, and proper GMP compliance.
• Ensures team members are supplied with necessary protective gear, including safety glasses and gloves.
• Participates in investigations for safety, environmental, or quality incidents and assists the Area Supervisor with accident reporting.
• Reports any issues affecting the floor—such as material shortages, defects, or product changes—to management immediately.
• Flexes into various operational capacities as needed, including moving supplies, handling discard, and filling in for teammates.