What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Leader position at Hostess Brands, LLC?
Your Opportunity as Team Leader Location: Arkadelphia, AR In this role you will: Coordinate staffing and overtime activities on shift for the team and upcoming shifts. Manage the day ensuring the team has clear shift plans at least 24 hours prior to a new shift. Follow through on shift plans to ensure key work tasks are accomplished before the end of shift. Serve as a resource to flow to the work when needed. Responsible and accountable for all team results (Safety, Quality, Sanitation, Delivery, Reliability, Overtime, Training, etc.) Ensure the team is achieving the desired short-term goals. Maintain team scorecards for all aspects of responsibility. Ensure the team is operating based on established documented SOPs and manufacturing standards. Team Leader is expected to be qualified on Fryer, Glaze/Enrober, Bagger, and Two Material Handler job functions. This includes but is not limited to machine operations and sanitation of line equipment. Communicate activities and issues across department boundaries. Work with Business to resolve shift issues such as production accounting, quality/reliability issues, production planning, and schedule changes. Seek out and use department and plant resources on Operations Excellence systems, such as Preventative Maintenance, Focused Improvement, or Autonomous Maintenance. Coach the team on using root cause analysis tools to resolve operational and technical problems. Resolve tough interpersonal conflicts between teams and individuals. Facilitate goal setting and train groups on effective communication. Use accountability model to improve an individual's performance. Ensure each individual has a clear training plan and is making satisfactory progress towards the plan. Coach team members on performance. Assess team results weekly and monthly. Develop a plan to improve outages. Work directly with Supervisors and Area Leaders to improve results areas. Develop savings projects to improve department losses and work with key resources to drive improvements. Coach other team members to reduce losses. Serve as a resource to the department on base information systems such as Proficy, EAM, and IMS. Provide effective feedback and develop work plans that drive the business and build individuals’ skills. Lead effective team meetings. Ensure key information is discussed. Address and resolve team conflicts in a group setting. Your Opportunity as Team Leader Location: Arkadelphia, AR In this role you will: Coordinate staffing and overtime activities on shift for the team and upcoming shifts. Manage the day ensuring the team has clear shift plans at least 24 hours prior to a new shift. Follow through on shift plans to ensure key work tasks are accomplished before the end of shift. Serve as a resource to flow to the work when needed. Responsible and accountable for all team results (Safety, Quality, Sanitation, Delivery, Reliability, Overtime, Training, etc.) Ensure the team is achieving the desired short-term goals. Maintain team scorecards for all aspects of responsibility. Ensure the team is operating based on established documented SOPs and manufacturing standards. Team Leader is expected to be qualified on Fryer, Glaze/Enrober, Bagger, and Two Material Handler job functions. This includes but is not limited to machine operations and sanitation of line equipment. Communicate activities and issues across department boundaries. Work with Business to resolve shift issues such as production accounting, quality/reliability issues, production planning, and schedule changes. Seek out and use department and plant resources on Operations Excellence systems, such as Preventative Maintenance, Focused Improvement, or Autonomous Maintenance. Coach the team on using root cause analysis tools to resolve operational and technical problems. Resolve tough interpersonal conflicts between teams and individuals. Facilitate goal setting and train groups on effective communication. Use accountability model to improve an individual's performance. Ensure each individual has a clear training plan and is making satisfactory progress towards the plan. Coach team members on performance. Assess team results weekly and monthly. Develop a plan to improve outages. Work directly with Supervisors and Area Leaders to improve results areas. Develop savings projects to improve department losses and work with key resources to drive improvements. Coach other team members to reduce losses. Serve as a resource to the department on base information systems such as Proficy, EAM, and IMS. Provide effective feedback and develop work plans that drive the business and build individuals’ skills. Lead effective team meetings. Ensure key information is discussed. Address and resolve team conflicts in a group setting. The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required At least 2 years of manufacturing leadership required Strong organizational skills Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: Experience in Food environment desired. Learn more about working at Smucker: Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Follow us on LinkedIn The following questions are asked of all internal candidates. Your answers will not exclude you from applying. All internal candidates are required to discuss their interest in a new position with their manager prior to applying. The J. M. Smucker Co. (the "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are a community of passionate, talented professionals committed to making food people and pets love while supporting all those who count on our business. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, promote their development and growth and ensure effective collaboration and continued productivity to drive the success of our organization. You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee holistically by meeting their physical, emotional and financial needs through: Our Total Rewards benefits Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop Our continued progress to become an inclusive and diverse organization. We are taking meaningful steps to enhance the inclusivity of our workplace and the diversity of our organization. Learn more We believe success is driving business growth while also helping those associated with our Company thrive. Learn more The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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