Production Team Lead

Our purpose at Peets Coffee is the pursuit of betterbetter coffee for people and the planet. Our ambition is to become the chosen brand for coffee lovers around the world and we know earning that place means an uncompromising focus on quality craft and authenticity.

As part of Keurig Dr Pepper andJDE Peets the worlds leading pureplay coffee company Peets is growing as a global coffee brand anchored by a clear set of values that reflect who we are today and where were going.We Dare to Amaze Own It Make It Simple and WinTogetherchallenging ourselves every day to do better than the day before.

Wevelearned that the secret to great coffee is the people who make it and we apply the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup.

The Production Team Lead will be a valuable part of our production team making the industrys finest coffee. This position provides leadership in ensuring that production demands (blending roasting packaging) are met in a timely manner while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality. They need to be reliable and punctual able to execute the production plan effectively and guide employees to ensure success in their daily work. They must address staffing and production issues minimizing their impact on performance goals.

Schedule: This position works 1st Shift MondayFriday from 7:30am-4:00pm

Responsibilities:

Operations

• Performs material cycle counts daily material requisitions and the organizational activities of all packaging materials

• Responsible for the accuracy of work order transactions and finished goods inventory

• Assists Production Supervisor with operational staffing requirements hiring new hire orientation training staff and production coordination

• Prioritizes production on-floor presence and consistently provides leadership and support to the production team

• Implements internal programs for material waste reduction production yield incident corrective actions and problem solving

• Supports new packaging technology implementation new product development and other innovations

• Demonstrates knowledge and commitment to Quality and Food Safety programs including GMPs SSOPs and Adverse Health Policy ensuring that the packaging department operates within the standards set by Peets Coffee and its oversight regulatory agencies

• Ensures product quality by enforcing completion of all required Line Operator Quality Control Point monitoring tasks according to established procedures

• Ensures fair and consistent enforcement of all Peets Coffee policies

• Aids in the development and creation of Job Hazards Analysis for each Packaging Line

• Aids in the development of Standard Work and SOP requirements for each Packaging Line

• Stays up to date with all safety rules and regulations and holds self and team accountable

• Supports the Safety Coordinator and Production Supervisor to promote a safe work environment

• Supports effective communication between the production team and Quality Assurance participating in incident investigations and implementing operational corrective and preventive actions

• Supports effective communication between the production team and engineering calling for and coordinating maintenance for all packaging equipment to limit production downtime

Leadership

• Trains and uses leadership techniques to build an effective team

• Motivates the team with a strong sense of urgency and makes timely effective decisions

• Cultivates a culture of ownership accountability and recognition

• Communicates clearly and empathetically actively listening and collaborating to find solutions

• Demonstrates a positive team-oriented mindset; open to both giving and receiving direction to support shared goals

• Brings the Core Values to life in all that you do: Mastery Accountability Inclusivity and Curiosity

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with 3-5 years of production experience as a machine technician or in operations leadership

• Capable of reading understanding and communicating production documents and safety manuals

• Experience with manufacturing processes and system controls

• Intermediate level math reading and writing skills

• Intermediate level computer skills

• Has a high degree of personal accountability and deadline/time management

• Excels in a results-oriented and dynamic environment; is flexible and can respond quickly and effectively to business needs

Preferred:

• 2 years of formal training in the coffee industry or food manufacturing is strongly desired

• Previous Workplace Safety Committee participation

Physical Requirements and Environmental Exposures:

The physical demands for this position are seeing hearing speaking in addition to the following:

• Able to work 8-hour shifts while standing lifting bending and reaching

• Must be able to work on your feet for over 9 straight hours

• Able to perform physical tasks that are repetitive and lift up to 30 lbs on a regular basis

• Must be able to lift 80 pounds 20% of the shift

• Must be able to endure constant leaning and bending during shift

• Must be able to handle/move up to 750-pound bins on casters

The environmental exposures for this position are:

• Airborne particles fumes high places moving parts muscular strain noise odors high temperatures

These physical requirements must be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

This description outlines the roles essential functions but may evolve with business needs.

What We Offer:

Were proud to offer a comprehensive package for full-time employees including:

Recharge Time Paid vacation holidays and sick days.

Health & Wellness Medical dental and vision coverage.

Future You 401(k) plan with generous match program to help you save.

Peace of Mind Life insurance disability and options for HSAs and FSAs.

Everyday Perks Free coffee and discounts.

Growth & Support Career development and an Employee Assistance Program when you need it.

The target annual base salary range for this position is $23-28 per hour. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors including the applicants qualifications years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education certifications or licenses other legitimate non-discriminatory business factors and the geographic location of the addition to base pay individuals in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.

Additional Information:
At Peets we believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race color creed religion gender age marital status national origin sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability genetic information uniform service veteran status or any other category protected under federal state or local laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal state and local ordinances.

Peets is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation please contact