Team Lead

Job Title
Team Lead
Job ID
27785981
Location
BYRON, GA, 31008 
Other Location
Description

Local Bounti is a leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) Company. Our mission is to bring our farm to your kitchen and deliver the freshest, locally grown produce in the fewest food miles possible.

Our mission is rooted in sustainability and in turn human welfare.

By growing local we help eliminate food waste and provide fresh, high-quality product.  Our sustainable greenhouse technology delivers ideal growing conditions for each of our crops, resulting in 90% less water consumption and 95% less land use than conventional agriculture, no need for herbicides or pesticides, and the lowest carbon footprint in the industry.

We are committed to the growth and cultivation of our employee's well-being, so that our employees feel that they are in a career environment that enables them to thrive personally and professionally. We provide an educational and safe work environment and are dedicated to helping our employees grow within the company.  We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to employee working over 30 hours a week.

  • Competitive Pay 
  • Indoor Agriculture Environment 
  • A culture focused on Work/Life Balance
  • Health, Dental, and Vision and very competitive contribution rates
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
  • Generous Vacation Time and 5 Sick days each year
  • 10 Company Paid Holidays
  • Immediate access to participate in the 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
  • Basic and Voluntary Life / AD&D
  • Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness coverage
  • Voluntary STD/LTD
  • Aflac
  • Caregiver Support
  • Training and Development
  • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Commuter Benefits (includes part-time and seasonal staff)
  • MarketPlace Perks at Work
  • Free Employee Assistance Program services that focus on health physically, emotionally, socially, and financially. 

Local Bounti employees are empowered, valued, and respected. They have a passion for their work and for Local Bounti’s success. This shared passion for achievement is the lifeblood of our company.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Production Team Lead to join our dynamic team at our Byron, Georgia facility. In this role, you will supervise a group of employees in a production environment to achieve goals that contribute to the growth of the organization. Team leaders motivate and inspire their team by creating an environment that promotes positive communication, encourages bonding of team members, and demonstrates flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Managing the day-to-day activities of the production team.

·       Develop and implement a timeline to achieve targets, by delegating tasks to team members.

·       Empower and train team members with skills to improve their confidence, product knowledge, and communication skills.

·       Drive LEAN manufacturing and develop solutions to gaps.

·       Develop and implement a timeline to achieve targets.

 

Qualifications:         

·       Three years minimum of previous supervisory experience required.  

·       High school diploma or GED certificate preferred

·       Previous 3 years experience or more in food production preferred.

·       Knowledge of equipment and food production processes preferred.

·       Ability to communicate in English. Bilingualism a plus.

·       Knowledge of GMP, GFSI, SQF and food quality processes and procedures preferred.

·       Excellent communication and teamwork skills required. 

Local Bounti is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@localbounti.com.

 

Hourly pay $20.00-$22.00