Seasonal Operations Lead
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Operations Lead will oversee day-to-day production activities and support the team in meeting safety, quality, and production goals. The Operations Lead works closely with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth and efficient operations, coach and guide team members, and act as a liaison between production staff and supervisor.
Position Responsibilities
- Coordinate and monitor daily production activities to ensure targets are met.
- Assign tasks to production team members based on shift priorities and production schedules.
- Provide hands-on support on the production floor and fill in as needed.
- Monitor product quality and compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation standards.
- Report equipment issues, product deviations, or process delays to the Production Supervisor.
- Ensure accurate documentation of production output, quality checks, downtime and shift notes.
- Support and train new employees in standard operating procedures and safety practices.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), standard operating procedures (SOP's), and company policies.
- Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving efforts.
- Communicate effectively between shifts and across departments to support production flow.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment; leadership or team lead experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to lead by example and motivate others.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating procedures, production schedules, and specifications.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
- Able to stand for long periods, walk frequently, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Fast-paced manufacturing/production setting.
- Exposure to loud machinery, moving equipment, varying temperatures, and production materials.
- Requires personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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Teresa Gerrard
