Value Stream Team Leader

1. Shift Leadership & Daily Operations Management

• Lead daily FMOS, PPM, and Datalyzer routines (shift handover, performance reviews, process confirmation tours) to measure and manage KPIs for safety, quality/food safety, cost, service, and ATLAS-related metrics.

• Own and execute all shift routines: shift handover, beginning-of-shift line tour, Just 10 Minutes meeting, mid-shift tour, end-shift review, and daily operations meeting.

• Serve as first point of contact on shift; escalate operational, Q&FS, and safety issues following escalation standards. Maintain clear communication with all relevant associates and the VSM.

• Participate as a key member in daily reliability meetings and weekly operations meetings.

• Ensure consistent performance and standardized practices across shifts by closely collaborating with other Shift Team Leaders.

2. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Quality & Food Safety, Safety, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain/Logistics, P&O, and Commercial teams to deliver consistent product quality, safety, productivity, and reliability.

• Oversee activities of operational contractors on shift, ensuring efficient utilization and timely processing of their services.

3. People Leadership & Development

• Develop and coach shift associates through training coordination, ownership programs, and capability-building initiatives.

• Monitor associate progress and conduct performance reviews and development discussions in line with GLM objectives.

• Address disciplinary matters in line with company policies. Manage underperformance via coaching or Performance Improvement Plans when needed.

• Conduct team meetings to strengthen engagement and team cohesion; identify engagement issues and drive follow-up actions.

• Work with the VSM and Technical Trainer to ensure the team has the right capability, competency, and mindset to meet objectives.

4. Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Promote a LEAN culture and drive structured problem solving (5 Whys, root cause analysis).

• Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives that impact safety, quality/food safety, productivity, and reliability.

• Own VLiC projects within the shift and ensure timely delivery.

5. ATLAS Manufacturing Execution

• Lead execution of ATLAS Manufacturing processes within the shift to ensure adherence to ATLAS ways of working.

• Ensure accurate conversion of raw and packaging materials into finished/semi-finished goods, with proper management of physical inventory, consumption, rework, and scrap aligned with system data.

• Manage system outages and exceptions according to provided guidelines.

6. Emergency Management & Site Custodianship

• Act as Emergency Manager for all operational and non-operational factory activities on shift: assess risks, verify safety precautions, approve and close permit-to-work and hot-work permits.

• Lead shift emergency response team during incidents.

• Serve as site custodian in the absence of the Plant Director and Value Stream Manager.

• Manage shift resources (consumables, SIG, etc.) effectively.

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