Team Lead 2nd shift

Description

Production Team Lead

Golden State Foods – Opelika, AL 

Full-time | Food Manufacturing |

2nd shift 2:20pm-12midnight

Paid Weekly

Base pay $22.00 per/hr. $1.00 shift pay & eligible to earn perfect attendance $2.00 per/hr.

 

About Golden State Foods 

Golden State Foods (GSF) is a leading food manufacturing company with over 70 years of experience producing high-quality beef patties and protein products for top quick service restaurant (QSR) brands. Our USDA-inspected facility in Opelika, AL delivers billions of hamburger patties annually, backed by strict food safety standards and award-winning quality. GSF is committed to innovation, sustainability, and creating safe, reliable careers in food production.  

 

About The Role 

Join our The Team Lead – Frozen Patty Department (2nd Shift) is responsible for building the capability of their team to deliver against departmental objectives and the master production plan. This role leads through strong execution of work processes, standards, and Daily Management Systems while modeling the GSF Creed and Values.

 

What You’ll Be Doing 

Leader Responsibilities

• Hold team members accountable to execution against standards
• Ensure all associates receive scheduled breaks and lunch periods while maintaining production run rate
• Manage the team skills matrix and ensure each associate has an active training and development plan
• Escalate operational, safety, quality, or people issues appropriately
• Demonstrate and reinforce the GSF Creed and core values daily
  
  

Essential Functions

• Drive Daily Management Systems to deliver improved results every shift, every day
• Ensure all safety, quality, and food safety behaviors and conditions are addressed and resolved quickly
• Own overall team performance and results
• Lead effective operational routines including shift hand‑offs and shift operations reviews
• Conduct team meetings and lead culture discussions focused on Creed and Values
• Maintain and update visual management boards
• Ensure team members continue to grow in capability and skill
• Partner with the Line Leader on people management systems (staffing, training, development)
• Ensure consistent and accurate communication to the team
• Use problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis to resolve or mitigate operational issues
• Perform all other duties as assigned
  
  

 

What You’ll Need 

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous leadership experience in manufacturing or food production preferred
  
  

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply basic mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in accordance with production documentation
  
  

Language & Communication Skills

• High level of reading comprehension
• Ability to write detailed correspondence and documentation
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Stand and/or walk 8 or more hours per day
• Constant twisting, turning, talking, and hearing
• Frequent squatting, bending, reaching, gripping, grasping, and fine motor tasks
• Occasionally lift up to 60-75 lbs from floor to shoulder height and carry up to 30 feet
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and color vision
  
  

Environmental & Atmospheric Conditions

• Constant exposure to damp, wet, humid, and slippery environments
• Constant work near moving machinery
• Cold work environment (35–40°F)
• High noise levels requiring hearing protection
  
  

Machines, Tools, Equipment & Software

• PPE includes bump cap, hair net, safety glasses, hearing protection, and smock
• Rubber and cotton gloves
• Working knowledge of production line equipment
• Ability to use computers or tablets, including basic software such as Microsoft Word and Excel
  
  

  

What You’ll Get  

  

• People First:At GSF,we'renot just a company;we'rea dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.  
• Values Driven:Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. Butwe'renot content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work. 
• People Development:At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow. 
• Philanthropy & Sustainability:We'recommitted to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.  
• Extensive Benefits:GSF believes ina holistic approachto wellness, focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.  
  
  

 

Apply now to be part of a team that delivers quality products andbuilda career with purpose at Golden State Foods.  

Equal Opportunity Employer:   

We’reproud to be an equal opportunity employer. GSF values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every person can thrive - respected, supported, and empowered. We believe diversity, in every form, strengthens our team and our communities.