Team Lead Pilot Plant
Job Location:
Richland, MI - USA
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Job Summary
Location: Richland WA
Job Requisition ID: Req-271357
Time Type: Full time
About Lamb Weston
Youve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers restaurants and households in over 100 countries around the world.
A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. Youll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success explore opportunities for new solutions and youll join a winning team of 10000 people all dedicated to raising the bar together.
If you have a strong drive for results a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries and are ready for a fresh challenge we want to hear from you.
Job Description Summary
The Pilot Plant Team Leader will be responsible for conducting tests in the laboratory and pilot plant typical of Process Technicians in addition to various tracking ordering and organizational responsibilities as outlined below. The Pilot Plant Team Leader will conduct safety training for employees as well as temporary employees. Pilot Plant Team Leader directs technicians and ensures adherence to food safety programs. Team Leaders may also be responsible for warehouse and ingredient management.
Job Description
Accountable for providing effective direction and coordination of all activities in the pilot plant including daily processing packaging clean up and large-scale productions.
Interfaces directly with product development scientists.
Construct weekly schedule and assign work as needed to the technicians in the absence of the manager.
Ensures on-time delivery of work equipment ready when needed
Attend Equipment acceptance tests and develop documentation as needed
Maintain a safe and orderly work environment
Maintain the pilot plant in a condition that meets GMP regulations and provides a sanitary environment for producing food products
Construct processes in food preparation and processing assuming lead on projects as needed
Aid in training all incoming personnel focusing on safety aspects
Assist the Quality Specialist with the food safety programs focusing on ingredients and allergens but otherprogramsas necessary.
Order parts and ingredients as needed including all cutting equipment parts.
Track incoming ingredientspackagesand products
Metrics measurement and tracking
Coordinate cuttings for internal and external customers as needed
Assistin equipment modification and acquisitions
Communicate problems and any pertinent information to the pilot plant manager
Lead the way in mentoring and training other departments to improve company training overall
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree preferred.
Process Quality Certificationpreferred
Skills andExperience:
5 years ofpotatoprocessing experiencingrequired.
Must have a good understanding of our current plant processing capabilities
Clear ability to relate to and motivate people
Can effectively train personnel
Demonstrated sense of urgency and bias for action
Problem solving ability
Requires effective oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Adhere to Lamb Weston core values and beliefs and act in accordance
Proactive self-starter; willing to accept responsibility for business tasks
Ability to plan prioritize and execute tasks effectively and efficiently
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills
Capable of independent development work design and execution
Demonstrated basic knowledge of food process technologies
Functional Capabilities:
Financial & Business Acumen - Ability to understand andleveragebusiness opportunities companystrategiesand key metrics in making decisions that deliver - Understands basic company financial concepts used to produce desired results.
Innovative and Strategic Thinking - Proactively frames & evaluates ideasconceptsand opportunities in creative ways (even with imperfect information) to deliver enterprise level thinking vision & - Easilyproducesinnovative ideas or links a group of ideas together.
Product & Manufacturing Knowledge- Leverages knowledge ofproduct packaging supply chainmarketand customer to influence decisions and drive a competitive - Applies knowledge of portfolio to develop new products and innovate processes.
Concept Creation & Development - Translates diverse insights to build and scale innovative packages and products to meet the needs of consumers and - Builds ideas.
Project Planning and Execution - Develops implementsfacilitatesand manages comprehensive cross-functional project plans that deliver - Develops and implements plans to deliver projectobjectivesusing standard project management methodologies.
Value Chain Optimization - Understands and considers the entire value chain (productpackagingand process) key strategies and potential risks tooptimizeLamb Weston - Applies knowledge of adjacent functional areas to successfully collaborate.
Work Process Discipline and Execution - Develops documents implements andmaintainsstandardized processesproceduresand programs. Advanced - Integrates andoptimizeswork processes to drive compliance and efficiencies
Food Science - Knowledge of food science principles (including chemistry engineering microbiology & sensory) to design develop and enhance products from ideation to - Understands and applies food science
Packaging Engineering - Understands and uses knowledge of material sciences manufacturing and equipment capabilities to design develop and enhance packaging from ideation to commercialization of LW - Applies knowledge of packaging material and technology.
Commercialization - Translates formulations and specifications from batch to full scale production including the hand off to Supply Chainutilizingfood safety - Executes and understands the manufacturing of food products
Physical Environment/Demands:
Ability tolift upto50pounds and to stand walk bend stoop twist and turn frequently.
Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hottocold in temperature
Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours perwork dayto include:loud noise excessive heat cold wet slippery conditions dirt fumes smokesmellsand allergies
Ability to do repetitious arm wrist and hand movementsrequiredfor job actions and procedures.
Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead and to work in or under the equipment.
Requires manual dexterity overallcoordinationand good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job tooperatework related equipment
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Valid Drivers License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standardspreferred.
Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation
May have to sample food while evaluating Lamb Weston products
Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis
Industry-Competitive Benefits
Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical Dental Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions Financial Planning Services Employee Stock purchase program and Health Savings Accounts Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services mental health and other concierge type services
Benefits may vary based on location job role/level job status and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Anticipated Close Date
The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.Anticipated Close Date: 09/22/2026
Pay Transparency
In compliance with applicable state and local laws Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors including but not limited to job duties experience and expertise. A candidates work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below.Pay Rate or Range: $59010.00 - $88510.00
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression age disability veteran status or any other protected factor under federal state or local law
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Lamb Weston is a world leading brand in high quality frozen potato products, sold in over 100 countries. A partner in potatoes famous for its inventive fries such as Twisters, Hot2Home and Dippers .
