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Job Summary The Manufacturing Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily ice cream production operations at TX Creamery's manufacturing facility. This role ensures production efficiency, product quality, food safety compliance, and team performance while maintaining adherence to HACCP, GMP, and regulatory standards. The Manufacturing Team Lead works directly on the floor leading production employees, coordinating batching, freezing, filling, packaging, sanitation, and metal detection processes. This position reports to the General Manager and plays a critical role in meeting production goals and maintaining TX Creamery's high-quality standards. Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Leadership Coordination and monitoring of: Daily production activities including batching, flavoring, freezing, filling, and packaging Continuous freezer Ingredient dosing system Flavor tanks Filler and lidder equipment Date coding and metal detection systems Ensure production schedules are met on time and in full Monitor yields, overrun, and waste reduction Troubleshoot equipment and escalate issues when necessary Team Supervision Train and supervise production line employees Assign daily responsibilities and manage workflow Enforce safety protocols and GMP standards Maintain a positive, accountable, team-oriented culture Participate in hiring and onboarding of production staff Food Safety & Compliance Enforce HACCP and Food Safety Plan requirements Ensure proper documentation of CCPs, monitoring logs, and verification records Oversee sanitation procedures including CIP systems and foaming processes Maintain compliance with FDA, Texas DSHS, and internal GMP standards Ensure metal detection verification procedures are followed Assist with audits and inspections Quality Control Verify ingredient accuracy and batching procedures Ensure finished product meets texture, flavor, and packaging standards Monitor proper freezer temperatures and product handling Prevent cross-contamination and allergen risks Inventory & Materials Management Monitor packaging supply levels (pints, lids, cases, labels) Assist with inventory counts and waste reporting Coordinate palletizing and freezer storage procedures Equipment & Maintenance Coordination Perform daily startup and shutdown checks Monitor compressed air systems and utility requirements Report mechanical issues to management promptly Assist with preventive maintenance scheduling Reporting & Performance Tracking Document daily production output Track downtime, yield loss, and efficiency Participate in weekly operations meetings Provide recommendations for process improvement Qualifications 2+ years of experience in food manufacturing (ice cream or dairy preferred) Supervisory or team lead experience strongly preferred Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety compliance Mechanical aptitude and comfort working around industrial equipment Strong organizational and leadership skills Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment Forklift certification (or ability to obtain) Physical Requirements Ability to lift 50 lbs Ability to stand for extended periods Comfortable working in cold environments (freezer conditions) Ability to operate production and warehouse equipment safely Schedule Full time Will require early mornings, evenings, and weekend production runs as needed Flexibility during facility ramp-up phase What Success Looks Like in This Role Production runs meet schedule and quality standards Zero food safety violations Minimal downtime and waste Strong team morale and accountability Clean, audit-ready production floor at all times

Pay:

$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Food production: 2 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person