Manufacturing Team Lead - 3rd Shift

JOB REQUIREMENTS: SUMMARY The Team Leader provides day-to-day leadership

and support to members of the East Main team, fostering a positive,

collaborative, and high-performing work environment. As the primary

point of contact on shift, the Team Leader is responsible for setting

clear expectations, promoting accountability, and modeling integrity in

all actions and decisions. This role plays a vital part in guiding the

team toward achieving departmental, process, and shift goals through

effective communication, relationship-building, and a commitment to

continuous improvement. The is a 3rd shift position working Sunday

through Thursday, 10:00pm to 7:00am. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following. Other Duties May Be Assigned.

Fosters a positive team culture by cultivating an engaging and inclusive

team environment. Models and reinforces Sartori\'s Values in Action,

creating a culture of mutual respect, accountability, and continuous

improvement. Leads, coaches, and develops Team Members by providing

daily leadership and coaching. Empowers them to meet or exceed

performance targets related to production efficiency, safety compliance,

training completion, and food safety standards. Supports a culture of

cleanliness and safety by organizing and directing daily sanitation

activities and ensuring all cleaning tasks are executed according to the

master sanitation schedule. Reinforces compliance with company safety,

HACCP, and GMP policies. Manages scheduling and attendance by developing

and maintaining accurate daily staffing schedules based on production

needs. Oversees timekeeping and ensuring proper shift coverage to

support uninterrupted operations. Effectively communicates production

updates, process changes, and operational challenges clearly and

promptly with Team Members to ensure alignment and maintain workflow

efficiency. Responds to food safety and quality Issues by taking

immediate action to report any potential food safety or product quality

concerns to the appropriate personnel. Supports Sartori\'s commitment to

delivering safe, high-quality products. Collaborates with the Production

Planning Team to effectively coordinate and prioritize work orders.

Ensures timely execution to meet production objectives and customer

demand. Ensures regulatory and policy compliance by adhering to and

enforcing all company policies related to safety, HACCP, GMPs, and other

regulatory requirements. Actively promotes a culture of safety and

compliance. DIRECT REPORTS: This position is not responsible for leading

Team Members. QUALIFICATIONS To Perform This Job Successfully, An

individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalency is

required (GED). Minimum of 2 years of related leadership experience

Preferred. Minimum Of 2 Years Of Food Manufacturing/converting

experience required. OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Alignment

with Company Values: Demonstrates behaviors and values that reflect the

company\'s culture. Sartori\'s core values are family, commitment,

authenticity, ingenuity, integrity, and humility. Adaptability: Responds

positively to change and adjusts effectively to new information,

Evolving Priorities, And Shifting Circumstances. Attention To Detail

Maintains a high standard of accuracy and thoroughness in all work

activities. Critical Thinking: Identifies potential issues through

logical reasoning and analytical thought; considers multiple solutions

before acting. Decision Making: Evaluates all options and determines the

best option for success. Effective Communication: Clearly and

respectfully conveys information and ideas to team members across

Various Latforms And Situations. Prioritization And Time Management

Manages time effectively by organizing tasks and setting priorities to

Meet Deadlines And Business Objectives. Reading And Comprehension

Understands and applies work instructions and documentation to perform

tasks accurately and efficiently. Resourcefulness: Adapts to obstacles

by identifying alternative paths or creative solutions to complete tasks

and meet goals. Results driven: Focuses on achieving results that

achieve organizational and team member goals. Self-Motivation: Takes

initiative and demonstrates a strong internal drive to perform without

constant supervision. Teamwork: Collaborates effectively within diverse

teams to achieve shared goals; supports and respects fellow team

members. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft

Office applications, including Word and Excel, to support daily work

Activities And Documentation Needs. Lean Manufacturing Knowledge

Demonstrates understanding of Lean principles such as 5S, Six Sigma, and

Root Cause Analysis; applies these tools to drive continuous improvement

and operational efficiency. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Internally trained and certified to operate material handling equipment

As Required. HACCP Certification Preferred. PCQI Certification

preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are

representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to

Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this

job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger,

handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally

required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel,

crouch, or crawl. The Team Member frequently handles, lifts and place

cheese wheels up to 25 lbs. There are occasions when a team member may

need to lift ingredients and containers up to 50 pounds during an

Initial Receipt Of These Materials. Specific Vision Abilities Required

by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK

ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here

represent those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

Individuals With Disabilities To Perform Essential Functions. While

performing the duties of this job, the Team Member will occasionally be

exposed to extreme, non-weather-related cold as well as wet and/or humid

conditions. On a typical workday, the Team Member will work in

refrigerated conditions with temperatures ranging from 35-60 degrees.

The Team Member will work around safeguarded machinery with rotating,

mechanical parts, and conveyor belts. The Team Member will occasionally

be exposed to caustic and/or toxic chemicals used for sanitation and

cleaning. Due to the loud noise levels, ear protection is required.

\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS To

perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform

Each Essential Duty Satisfactorily. The Requirements Listed Below Are

representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. EDUCATION And/or

EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalency is required (GED). Minimum

of 2 years of related leadership experience preferred. Minimum of 2

years of food manufacturing/converting experience required. \*\*\*\*\*

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.sartoricheese.com/careers