Job Title: Production Team Lead

Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Shifts:

Shift A: Fri 7am-3pm, Sat 7am-7pm, Sun 7am-7pm, Mon 7am-3pm

Shift B Shift would be Fri 11pm-7am, Sat 7pm-7am, Sun 7pm-7am
Possible temp to hire for the right candidates.
Description:
This candidate will primarily be working WEEKDAY shifts, but schedule flexibility is a must.
Candidate will be leading a team of 11-21 production associates day-to-day.
Candidate will almost entirely be working on the bakery production floor - this is not a desk/office role.
Candidate experience in manufacturing, production, or logistics is a CRITICAL.
Looking to convert high-performing candidates at the conclusion of this assignment.
Direct activities of hourly associates in assigned areas to ensure department production goals are met
Ensure line operations meet established standards, specifications, efficiency and quality requirements to affect favorable production results
Communicate and collaborate with other production front line leaders and cross-functional teams on a regular basis concerning production goals and all operation activity
Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety guidelines and state and federal regulations
Partner with the master labor planner to understand and optimize staffing needs
Seeks and understand financials about the business and the various trade-offs to control costs end-to-end
Strong in labor relations and fluently understands contract labor rules to work well with shop stewards and union leadership.
Responsible for hiring and training hour associates
Qualification:
High School Diploma required.
Bachelor s Degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and Food Science preferred.
SAP experience and user knowledge.
IL6S / TPM preferred.
Must be able to work as needed on weekends and/or overtime.