Team Leader - Inventory Control

JOB SUMMARY

The Team Leader obtains optimum efficiency in all crew/dept activities of the Inventory Control area while improving human safety, quality, human performance, food safety, the environment, training, and sanitation performance.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Monitor and coach employees on the importance of being personally responsible for their own safety behavior. Ensure that unsafe conditions are captured and corrected in a timely manner.
• Develop crew members by communicating EOs individual and crew training plans.
• Ensure correct entries into factory software. Maintain adherence to all food safety standards to ensure compliance.
• Ensure root cause analysis is completed for all manufacturing, human, quality, and safety issues and work to implement solutions.
• Responsible to have a high level of understanding of all production work areas: Production, Material Handlers, Warehouse, Receiving, Formulation, and Spice/Prep. Including overall job functions, computer/ scanner work required in each area and assists with solving discrepancies and fixing errors. Responsible for accurate and timely paperwork and documentation. Provide coaching and feedback when errors occur.
• Assist in new hire orientation as needed and promote a positive training experience.
• Responsibility to adhere to food safety and quality policies, and report concerns to their supervisor.
• Perform other activities and duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma/GED strongly preferred
• One to three years related experience or training
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing equipment, work practices and processes.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task, focus and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Has ability to build rapport with every level in the facility.
• Experience with applying root cause problem solving tools.
• Demonstrated ability to learn
• Attention to detail by organizing time and resources efficiently
• A sense of ownership and pride in their performance and its impact on the company's success.
• Ensure compliance with food safety guidelines.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATION:

• Lives the Litehouse core values and drive culture through modeling vision, mission, and values.
• Accountable for outstanding customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates energy and elicits positive response when communicating.
• Ensure communication is timely and effective through collaboration and respectful rapport with others
• Ability to deliver honest, specific feedback that drives performance.
• Builds strong working relationships.
• Upholds a Team environment supporting others with positive behavior.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Will report to a manufacturing facility on a full-time basis.
• Hazards associated with working in a food manufacturing facility. Wet, humid, hot, and noisy.
• Protective clothing or personal devices required: Rain suits, smocks, protective gloves, goggles, safety glasses, face shield, hearing protection, bump caps and/or hard hats and any other personal protective equipment (PPE) as deemed necessary to perform the job safely

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.