Assembly - Team Lead

The hourly range for this position is $20-24 an hour. This position is based in Lancaster, TX. FreshRealm is looking for a Assembly - Team Lead who is responsible for leading a team of Associate’s who receive, assemble, and/or ship meals 

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the training of new hires and/or temporary Associates 

• Owns execution of SOP; escalates discrepancies or performance concerns to Supervisor/Leadership when necessary 

• Owns the safety of the team, ensures that all Associates are in a safe working environment 100% of the time 

• By owning the team’s quality, GMP and uniform standards, ensures that we send out a quality product to our customers 

•  Ensures all changeover processes are completed properly to further increase the quality of product we offer our customers 

• Assists Leadership with development of the team with training of critical roles

• Motivates and challenges the team to achieve and exceed daily performance goals 

• Engages and shows respect to associates on a daily basis; builds team morale to drive productivity and quality standards 

• Tracks and escalates patterns and behaviors around timekeeping to supervisor/Leadership 

• Respectfully supports and follows direction from all managers and supervisors about production performance. 

• Follows all Company policies and looks to improve all areas of operation 

• Coaches all employees to follow policies and procedures 

• As needed, performs duties of associates you are overseeing 

• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations. 

• Completes tasks as directed by with minimum supervision. 

• Reports food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action 

Qualifications

Skills and Requirements

• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment 

• Must be at least 18 years old 

• Must be eligible to work in the US 

• Must satisfactorily complete a background check and drug screen upon offer 

• Must be able to work weekends, overtime and holidays as required 

• Must be able to bend and lift up to 49 pounds repetitively with or without accommodation 

• Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time with or without accommodation 

• Exposure to temperatures that range from freezing to sub-freezing (coolers, freezers, etc.) with or without accommodation

• Must be able to push, pull, squat, bend, and reach above and below shoulders; repetitive use of hands with or without accommodation 

Experience / Education

• 1-2 years of entry-level managerial leadership experience in a food production, shipping and receiving environment or warehouse environment 

• Work experience in food production or food manufacturing preferred 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and knowledge with WMS 

• Clear and concise communicator, verbal and written 

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance

• 401(k) with company match that is immediately vested

• Life and ADD insurance

• Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals.

• Paid Time Off

Our Values at Work

We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS.

In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like

• ACCOUNTABILITY:Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time

• CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY: We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations.

• TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY:Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings

• INNOVATION: Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks

• OBJECTIVITY: Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity

• NIMBLENESS: Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency es and make adjustments accordingly Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support

• SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS: Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you’re on the right track Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you’re providing the best experience and service to our consumers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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