Team Leader - Multiple Openings (2nd & 3rd Shifts)

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At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Team Leader is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Topping Production and Packaging employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors daily activities of Topping Production and Packaging employees.
• Assists in the training of Topping Production and Packaging employees.
• Ensures that all necessary equipment needed for the next production run is ready, clean, and in working order prior to the start of that product.
• Notifies supervisor or maintenance department when repairs or adjustments are beyond the scope of his or her expertise.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in the working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department, line or team.
• Observes production operations and inspects product to verify conformance to specifications.
• Observes production order to ascertain pre-production machine set up and testing, type and quantity of packaging to be used and other packaging requirements.
• Starts, adjusts, and operates packaging machinery and notifies the Supervisor or Maintenance department when repairs or adjustments are beyond the scope of his or her expertise.
• Inspects pizzas prior to packaging by counting, recording, and measuring against the standard.
• Observes packaging operations and inspects finished cases to verify conformance to specifications on a regular schedule.
• Operates auxiliary equipment associated with the operations of the packaging line.
• Assists Supervisor in analyzing production problems and assists team members in solving them.
• Maintains and monitors process control paperwork in accordance with HACCP recommendations, including but not limited to: time and yield efficiencies, and metal detectors.
• Understands and performs all necessary work related to our internal computer system.
• Ensures proper communication on pre-ops and changeovers between shifts.
• Confers with other Leads to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Performs all Topping Packaging functions within each department.

• Completes related paperwork throughout the shift and submits to operations department at the end of each shift.
• Ensures proper communication on pre-ops and changeovers between shifts.
• Maintains and monitors cleanliness of employees' working area.
• Plans daily and weekly crewing levels.
• Monitors employee's adherence to company rules and policies and recommends necessary corrective action to the Supervisor if needed.
• Assists in reviewing and maintaining crewing levels and optimizing to meet or surpass NPF cost targets.
• Suggests ways to control labor and supply costs as well as improve processes.
• Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensures that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) are followed.
• Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Maintains a high level of safety awareness for an accident-free work place.
• Reports any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety-related issues to Management.

• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• One to three months of food manufacturing or packaging experience.
• Ability to work overtime, irregular hours or rotating shifts.
• Ability to speak, write and understand English.
• Good interpersonal, written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of diverse individuals within the plant.
• Ability to establish trust and credibility with employees.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, formulas, and policy and procedures manuals.
• Ability to write standard information into related paperwork.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure including but not limited to pounds, ounces, grams, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percentages and interpret line graphs.
• Ability to effectively present information to management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

Pay rate is $25.14/hour with an additional shift premium for 2nd shift of $0.75/hour and 3rd shift of $1.25/hour.

Great benefits including:
* 401k retirement available with company contribution
* Paid Time Off
* Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
* Insurance eligibility begins on 31st day of employment
* Paid Holidays

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• English proficiency (preferred).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• 6 months of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment (preferred).

YOU'RE A GOOD FIT IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU:
* Dependable
* Strong work ethic
* Comfortable with physical labor
* Attention to detail
* Adaptable
* Practices good teamwork
* Mindful of safety practices
* Comfortable working with machinery
* Troubleshoots and problem-solves
* Excited to join a productive, safety-minded team

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $25.14. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, whichincludes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at Nestle in theUS BenefitsNestle in the US Benefits | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

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