Key Responsibilities: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the essential functions, qualifications, physical demands, and the work environment encountered in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to work and perform the essential functions in this work environment. 

• Day-to-Day Management: Manage the daily activities of the team to ensure smooth operations.
• Day-to-Day Operations: Oversees the daily operations of the harvest and pack area and observes environmental standards for production. Ensures all production is on schedule and high quality.
• Task Execution: Updates and adjusts the short, mid, and long-term production schedules for the different varieties, taking into consideration growth speed, condition, seasonal influences, and demand.
• Food Safety Compliance: Follows and ensures employees follow food safety policies and procedures.
• Team Motivation: Inspire and motivate the team to achieve organizational goals.
• Timeline Management: Develop and implement a timeline to meet targets, keeping projects on track and on schedule.
• Training & Development: Conduct training to maximize the potential of team members, improving their skills and confidence.
• LEAN Manufacturing: Drive LEAN manufacturing processes and develop solutions to close operational gaps.
• Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

Qualifications: 

• Core Values Adherence: Uphold and exhibit Local Bounti’s Core Values.
• Safety Commitment: Embrace and support the facility’s safety culture.
• Project Strategy: Develop and implement strategies to help team members achieve project goals.
•  Effective Communication: Clearly communicate instructions to team members and manage the flow of operations.
• Multi-Priority Management: Effectively manage multiple priorities, including assigning staff to equipment to meet production standards.
• Knowledge of Processes: Possess knowledge of ERP, GMP, GFSI, SQF, and food quality processes. 
• Technical Interpretation: Ability to read, interpret, and communicate technical information. 
• Production Knowledge: Familiarity with production processes and equipment.
• Attention to Detail: Exhibit a keen eye for detail to ensure high-quality results. 

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in a team leadership role within a manufacturing, agricultural, or food production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, safety protocols, and industry standards.
• Experience with performance management, including coaching, mentoring, and providing constructive feedback to team members.
• Ability to analyze data, generate reports, and make informed decisions to drive team performance and efficiency.
• Proficient in using computer applications, including Microsoft Office and relevant operational software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members while fostering a positive work environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.

 Physical Demands: 

• Standing/Walking: Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Climbing/Balance: Frequently required to climb or balance.
• Sitting: Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms.
• Stooping: Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Mechanical Exposure: Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to vibration.
• Weather Exposure: Regularly works in outside weather conditions, both hot and cold.
• Coordination: Ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down.
• Timing: Ability to time movements to anticipate changes in the speed or direction of a moving object.
• Lifting/Moving: Frequently required to lift and/or move objects weighing 10 to 25 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision Requirements: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.