Value Stream Team Leader

Job Description:
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, QFS, 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, PO, 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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