Operations Team Leader - Morristown, TN

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED and 3+ years in a manufacturing environment, or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong proficiency in SAP systems and FP&R standards.
  • Proficiency with Google Suite applications.
  • Ability to oversee production activities and manage shift schedules effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Direct production activities and manage scheduling for Technicians.
  • Drive and implement operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Analyze key performance indicators and prepare plant performance reports.
  • Lead the Autonomous Maintenance program and manage action plans for technical losses.
  • Collaborate with other supervisors to ensure smooth operations across departments.
  • Provide real-time coaching and feedback to Technicians to enhance their skills.
  • Ensure compliance with EHS standards, quality assurance, and food safety protocols.

Benefits

  • Ongoing career development and pathways for advancement.
  • Opportunities for discretionary bonuses and profit-sharing potential.
  • Support for employee training and skills refinement.
  • Safety-focused work environment with adherence to EHS standards.
Full Job Description
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

This position is night shift, 6pm - 6:30am.

The Operations Team Leader is the frontline driver of technical performance and team engagement . This position is responsible for managing frontline employees and daily production, as well as leading the execution of critical operational programs, including Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives, that improve safety, quality, service, and cost. By closely connecting with employees, the Operations Team Leader builds engagement, fosters a culture of continuous improvement to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and optimize yield variances, and ensures that key performance indicators and daily performance goals are consistently achieved. The role is accountable for delivering strong business results and data-driven insights while sustaining positive employee relations, productive labor relations, ongoing team development along defined career pathways., and ensures that the area's technical assets and people operate at peak efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate the activities of Technicians engaged in production, responsible for planning and establishing work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to ensure all production goals and demands are met

Drive operational excellence (OPEX) and continuous improvement individually and among the team, adhere to all EHS, Quality, and Operational Efficiency standards, maintain KPIs, and lead in all OPEX initiatives and initiatives to optimize plant performance

Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare Plant Performance Reports regarding inventory loss/gain and formula or yield variances, and identify and implement process improvements

Leads the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) program on the floor, maintaining action plans and ensuring tools are used correctly to drive program step progress and eliminate technical losses.

Confer with other supervisors and facility leaders to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments to ensure seamless workflow

Provides ongoing, real-time coaching and feedback to Technicians to build their technical competencies and self-sufficiency

Coordinate technical training to ensure team members have the necessary skills and competencies to meet the business needs, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, and timely resolution of labor concerns

Ensure strict adherence to EHS standards, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), lead incident investigations and support corrective action plans, and provide direction for safety and quality issues

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Qualifications:

HS Diploma / GED equivalent AND 3+ years in a CP/Hill's manufacturing environment OR Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business related field.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business related field.)

2+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

Strong proficiency in SAP systems and FP&R standards

Proficiency with Google Suite applications

Ability to manage production activities, resource allocation, shift coordination, and schedule management to meet production goals

Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Assurance, Food Safety initiatives, safety policies, and environmental health standards

Ability to communicate ideas clearly, listen to others, and promote efficient information flow

Ability to manage conflict, seeking mutually beneficial solutions, and effectively handling labor relations issues

Work collaboratively with internal and external partners, communicate effectively with leadership, and facilitate the transfer of best practices

Demonstrate leadership values inherently aligned with our company's Leadership Principles

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, including bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, working in confined spaces and hazardous conditions, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Ability to wear all required PPE and fall protection equipment.

Ability to work irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and be on call during off hours.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $70,000.00 - $107,500.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

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