Production Team Lead

Overview

Production Team Lead at Winland Foods. We value Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration. This role focuses on safely and efficiently operating, monitoring, and maintaining processing and/or packaging machinery, ensuring product flow and adherence to quality and food safety standards. You will work with a team that supports one another, emphasizes doing things the right way, and pursues continuous improvement.

Employee Type: Full time
Location: MO Excelsior Springs
Job Type: Production Group

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts on a 2/2/3 rotation (work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days; then opposite the next week).
• Shift: D Shift
• Hours: 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
• Work Location: 1000 Italian Way, Excelsior Springs, Mo 64024
• Salary: $31.55 per hour + 1.50 shift differential, with additional bonus potential (based on experience and other qualifications).
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance
  • Perform and oversee equipment operations and maintenance activities, including forklift driving, die changes, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive upkeep for manufacturing and processing systems.
  • Complete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly.
  • Use SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to maintain processing flow.
  • Monitor equipment performance and ensure efficient, safe, and continuous operation across all systems.
  • Perform routine operation checks and daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment changeovers.
  • Ensure proper sanitation after changeovers and execute advanced troubleshooting and complex changeovers.
  • Monitor and optimize line performance; oversee daily production processes and troubleshoot issues; collaborate with Maintenance to ensure equipment functionality.
  • Optimize workflows to minimize downtime.
• Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management
  • Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and processing; perform manual packing and palletizing.
  • Follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments in SAP; conduct quality checks and verify weight control and material accuracy.
  • Minimize downtime and defects by leading Centerlining and monitoring line performance; make real-time adjustments to prevent defects.
  • Enforce quality checks on all line outputs; ensure GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards with accurate documentation; monitor product flow and resolve issues promptly.
  • Reconcile inventory discrepancies through SAP and physical verification.
• Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance
  • Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies; maintain cleanliness and sanitation; ensure compliance documentation during changeovers.
  • Lead FSQ compliance in the assigned area; mentor the team on food safety and sanitation accountability.
  • Maintain records of safety audits and compliance reports; uphold company policies and regulatory standards.
• Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training
  • Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals; provide backup coverage and share knowledge with peers.
  • Coordinate team activities, assign tasks, lead shift meetings, and train others in advanced operations; direct changeovers and identify skill gaps.
  • Motivate the team to meet production goals while maintaining morale; train on procedures, equipment use, and safety; foster a positive work environment and WE system knowledge.
  • Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
• Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement
  • Complete basic production paperwork accurately and report issues; record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP.
  • Participate in 5S efforts and review production paperwork; develop solutions with supervisors and the team; act as 5S champion for the area.
  • Lead improvement projects, operator-based maintenance, and analyze downtime causes; maintain thorough documentation and monitor performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Manage SAP transactions, production logs, and compliance documentation; drive cost-saving and process improvements; facilitate cross-shift communication and address processing performance issues with management.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing or food production.
• Forklift certification preferred (required for Advanced Level); willingness to obtain certification if not already held.
• 18+ years of age.

Technical & Mechanical

Skills:

• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line…