JOB REQUIREMENTS: SUMMARY The Team Leader provides day-to-day leadership
and support to members of the East Main team, fostering a positive,
collaborative, and high-performing work environment. As the primary
point of contact on shift, the Team Leader is responsible for setting
clear expectations, promoting accountability, and modeling integrity in
all actions and decisions. This role plays a vital part in guiding the
team toward achieving departmental, process, and shift goals through
effective communication, relationship-building, and a commitment to
continuous improvement. The is a 3rd shift position working Sunday
through Thursday, 10:00pm to 7:00am. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Fosters a positive team culture by cultivating an engaging and inclusive
team environment. Models and reinforces Sartori\'s Values in Action,
creating a culture of mutual respect, accountability, and continuous
improvement. Leads, coaches, and develops Team Members by providing
daily leadership and coaching. Empowers them to meet or exceed
performance targets related to production efficiency, safety compliance,
training completion, and food safety standards. Supports a culture of
cleanliness and safety by organizing and directing daily sanitation
activities and ensuring all cleaning tasks are executed according to the
master sanitation schedule. Reinforces compliance with company safety,
HACCP, and GMP policies. Manages scheduling and attendance by developing
and maintaining accurate daily staffing schedules based on production
needs. Oversees timekeeping and ensuring proper shift coverage to
support uninterrupted operations. Effectively communicates production
updates, process changes, and operational challenges clearly and
promptly with Team Members to ensure alignment and maintain workflow
efficiency. Responds to food safety and quality Issues by taking
immediate action to report any potential food safety or product quality
concerns to the appropriate personnel. Supports Sartori\'s commitment to
delivering safe, high-quality products. Collaborates with the Production
Planning Team to effectively coordinate and prioritize work orders.
Ensures timely execution to meet production objectives and customer
demand. Ensures regulatory and policy compliance by adhering to and
enforcing all company policies related to safety, HACCP, GMPs, and other
regulatory requirements. Actively promotes a culture of safety and
compliance. DIRECT REPORTS: This position is not responsible for leading
team members. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalency is
required (GED). Minimum of 2 years of related leadership experience
preferred. Minimum of 2 years of food manufacturing/converting
experience required. OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Alignment
with Company Values: Demonstrates behaviors and values that reflect the
company\'s culture. Sartori\'s core values are family, commitment,
authenticity, ingenuity, integrity, and humility. Adaptability: Responds
positively to change and adjusts effectively to new information,
evolving priorities, and shifting circumstances. Attention to Detail:
Maintains a high standard of accuracy and thoroughness in all work
activities. Critical Thinking: Identifies potential issues through
logical reasoning and analytical thought; considers multiple solutions
before acting. Decision Making: Evaluates all options and determines the
best option for success. Effective Communication: Clearly and
respectfully conveys information and ideas to team members across
various platforms and situations. Prioritization and Time Management:
Manages time effectively by organizing tasks and setting priorities to
meet deadlines and business objectives. Reading and Comprehension:
Understands and applies work instructions and documentation to perform
tasks accurately and efficiently. Resourcefulness: Adapts to obstacles
by identifying alternative paths or creative solutions to complete tasks
and meet goals. Results driven: Focuses on achieving results that
achieve organizational and team member goals. Self-Motivation: Takes
initiative and demonstrates a strong internal drive to perform without
constant supervision. Teamwork: Collaborates effectively within diverse
teams to achieve shared goals; supports and respects fellow team
members. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft
Office applications, including Word and Excel, to support daily work
activities and documentation needs. Lean Manufacturing Knowledge:
Demonstrates understanding of Lean principles such as 5S, Six Sigma, and
Root Cause Analysis; applies these tools to drive continuous improvement
and operational efficiency. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Internally trained and certified to operate material handling equipment
as required. HACCP certification preferred. PCQI certification
preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this
job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally
required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl. The Team Member frequently handles, lifts and place
cheese wheels up to 25 lbs. There are occasions when a team member may
need to lift ingredients and containers up to 50 pounds during an
initial receipt of these materials. Specific vision abilities required
by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK
ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here
represent those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, the Team Member will occasionally be
exposed to extreme, non-weather-related cold as well as wet and/or humid
conditions. On a typical workday, the Team Member will work in
refrigerated conditions with temperatures ranging from 35-60 degrees.
The Team Member will work around safeguarded machinery with rotating,
mechanical parts, and conveyor belts. The Team Member will occasionally
be exposed to caustic and/or toxic chemicals used for sanitation and
cleaning. Due to the loud noise levels, ear protection is required.
** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalency is required (GED). Minimum
of 2 years of related leadership experience preferred. Minimum of 2
years of food manufacturing/converting experience required. **
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.sartoricheese.com/careers
