Team Leader - Operations

Turlock, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $67,800.00 - $88,200.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Career advancement opportunities

free training

safe work environment

Collaborative team environment

Job Description

Blue Diamond Growers is the world's largest almond processing and manufacturing company, renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable agricultural practices. As a grower-owned cooperative, Blue Diamond has been dedicated to producing premium almond products for decades, serving customers globally with a diverse range of products while nurturing a culture rooted in sustainability and community partnership. The company prides itself on state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities that embrace technological advancements and operational excellence to ensure safety, quality, and customer satisfaction across all levels.

The available role is a critical leadership position within Blue Diamond's production facilities, responsible for leading teams to consistently meet and exceed key performance indicators in five vital areas: Safety, Quality, Service, Performance, and People. The position operates under a salaried employment structure, with a targeted base salary range between $67,800 and $88,200. The role demands hands-on leadership and effective management skills to plan, organize, staff, direct, and control operations that affect daily production and overall site performance.

This leadership position is integral to driving continuous improvement initiatives and achieving sustainable operations goals, working collaboratively with the Plant Operations Manager to set, communicate, and execute measurable goals that uphold the company’s high standards. The role involves mentoring team leaders, ensuring the team is well-trained, motivated, and equipped to meet productivity and quality expectations, and fostering a culture of zero harm in the facility.

In addition to managing daily production schedules, staffing, and training, the role involves ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality management standards such as GMP, SQF, and SPC. The incumbent is tasked with actively applying recognition and disciplinary measures, promoting one-on-one coaching sessions, leading root cause analyses of operational issues, and encouraging continuous learning and development among team members. The position requires a proactive approach to leadership, a solid understanding of food manufacturing processes, and a determination to drive excellence in performance and safety.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a bachelor's degree and significant experience in team leadership within manufacturing or production environments, especially those familiar with food processing, continuous improvement methodologies like LEAN and TPM, and quality management compliance. Blue Diamond Growers fosters an inclusive, safe, and collaborative workplace that supports career growth and well-being, offering a dynamic environment where leaders can thrive and make a tangible impact.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
3 years of experience leading and directing teams
proactive team player
continuous contact with entry-level employees and some external contacts
ability to function effectively in a team environment and translate concepts into concrete examples
self-starter with ability to produce on schedule
constructive and motivated to improve self and production department
demonstrated leadership ability through recognizing capabilities and earning respect
or 7 years of experience leading and directing teams in lieu of degree.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
minimum 3 years of experience leading and directing teams
proactive team player
ability to function effectively as a leader or member in a team environment
proven self-starter capable of producing on schedule and acting constructively
demonstrated leadership through recognizing people’s capabilities and earning respect of peers and subordinates
food manufacturing experience preferred
knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as LEAN and TPM preferred
technical knowledge of food processing equipment and understanding of SPC tools preferred
experience with SQF, quality standards, and associated requirements preferred.

Job Duties

Collaborates with Plant Operations Manager to establish, communicate, and execute measurable operations and people goals that deliver safety, quality, service, and performance results
sets clear expectations and targets, leading a high-performing team and implementing systems for reliable results
measures and reports targets delivered through team leaders, ensuring proper day-to-day execution
organizes teams and processes to meet daily production schedules and targets
coordinates proper staffing and training while fostering continuous improvement and leadership within teams
trains team to anticipate problems and leads root cause analysis
coaches production team towards common objectives
participates in coaching, team meetings, and floor interactions in a positive, motivational manner
applies recognition and disciplinary actions as needed
develops team members for future growth and succession planning
develops and implements production cost standards, customer quality standards, and safety compliance standards and removes roadblocks to meet them
acts as a resource ensuring proper training and tools for the team
stays current with industry technology through trade shows, benchmarking, and seminars
contributes to employee training programs including GMP and safety
helps drive the zero harm safety culture
conducts training to promote continuous learning for workforce flexibility
assigns duties, conducts investigations or research, writes reports, works on special projects, and attends meetings
reviews personnel reports for clarity, accuracy, and compliance with policies
performs other duties as assigned by upper management.