
Food manufacturing (USDA and FDA regulated) Production Team Leader with a proven track record of promoting employee safety, ensuring product quality, and achieving production goals.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, offering clear communication and effective cross-cultural team collaboration.
Dedicated to fostering a positive work environment and a culture of accountability.
* Supervise and coordinate a team of employees on the production line.
* Communicate the daily work plan and assign each employee to a specific area, rotating periodically as needed.
* Provide support and guidance to staff, ensuring efficient workflow and proper attention to tasks.
* Monitor daily production and report results to the team.
* Operate the labeling machine to ensure bottles are correctly labeled.
* Report any equipment or machinery issues to supervisors to maintain uninterrupted production.
* Coordinated with the warehouse team to stage required raw materials according to the production schedule.
* Ensured equipment assembly and setup before shift start.
* Verified raw materials, lot numbers, and BOMs against the production schedule and ERP (BC-Business Central) to maintain traceability.
* Authorized as a CCP documentation backup for the Food Safety Team (Grind line production record).
* Accurately entered production consumption data into the ERP system.
* Assigned tasks, allocated resources, and monitored progress to meet production deadlines.
* Trained and coached employees on GMP, equipment operation, sanitation procedures, and safety protocols.
* Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and company standards.
* Identified production bottlenecks and implemented process improvements with management, reducing downtime and increasing output.
* Collaborated with the Food Safety and Quality departments to maintain safe and high-quality products.
* Operated, monitored, and maintained production equipment to ensure consistent output and product quality.
* Cross-trained in multiple roles, providing backup as Lead, Machine Operator, or Material Handler when needed.
* Assisted in equipment startup, shutdown, and cleaning while following safety and sanitation guidelines.
* Handled materials, packaged products, and ensured proper labeling for quality and traceability.
* Maintained proper storage and transfer of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
* Kept work areas clean and organized to support safe and efficient operations.
* Leadership & Team Development
* Production Scheduling & Workflow Optimization
* GMP & FSMA Compliance
* Quality Control & Food Safety
* Workplace Safety & Risk Mitigation
* Machine Operation & Maintenance Oversight
* Conflict Resolution & Employee Relations