Team Lead 1st

Location: Opelika, AL
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ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.



Team Lead

  • POSITION SUMMARY:
    The team leader is responsible for building the capability of his/her team to deliver against the department masterplan through rigorous execution of work processes and standards.

 

  • LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Hold team accountable to execution to standards
    • Ensure all associates receive their allotted breaks and lunch periods while maintaining production run rate
    • Manage skills matrix for your team and ensure all associates have a training plan developed
    • Escalate issues that need further attention properly
    • Demonstrate the GSF Creed and Values

 

  • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
    Drive Daily Management Systems to deliver improved results every shift, every day
    Ensure any safety / quality / food safety behavior & condition issues are resolved quickly
    Own team’s results
    Drive effective operational reviews (shift hand-off, shiftly ops review)
    Lead team meeting
    Responsible for updating the visual board
    Ensure team members are growing in capability
    Work with the line leader on administration of people management systems (staffing, training, etc)
    Communication - ensure your team is receiving the right information
    Using problem solving skills and root cause analysis to resolve and/or mitigate operational issues
    Lead culture discussions (creed and values)

 

  • REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma or GED.

 

  • MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  • Ability to use mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in accordance with production paperwork.

 

  • LANGUAGE SKILLS High level of reading comprehension
    • Ability to write detailed correspondence and documentation
    • Ability to use effective problem-solving skills

 

  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing
    • Stand/walk 8 or more hours per day
    • Constantly twist/turn and talk/hear
    • Frequently squat, bend, reach, handle/finger, grip/grasp and use fine motor tasks
    • Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs from floor to shoulder level and carry 30 feet
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision

 

  • ENVIRONMENTAL/ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:  Constantly work in damp, wet, humid and slippery environments
    • Constantly work near moving machinery
    • Constantly work in cold (35-40 degrees)
    • Constantly work in high noise levels requiring hearing protection

 

  • MACHINES/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE:  Bump cap, hair net, safety glasses, hearing protection, and smock.
    • Rubber and cotton gloves.
    • Knowledge of equipment on the production line you are responsible for
    • Ability to use computers/tablets including basic software such as Microsoft Word and Excel

 




WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:
  • ​People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a 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. But we're not 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're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
  • Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.
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