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At LocalBounti, our mission is to revolutionize agriculture by making fresh, locally grown produce accessible to communities everywhere, now and for generations to come. We envision a future where transformative innovation and innovative technology empower us to grow produce locally with minimal food miles, ensuring the freshest and most sustainable offerings reach communities around the globe.
We believe that happy plants make happy taste buds, and we are committed to reimagining the standards of freshness. But our commitment goes beyond just growing producewe focus on building empowered local teams because, together, we can achieve extraordinary things in sustainable agriculture.
Position Overview:
As aTeam Leadat LocalBounti, you will play a crucial role in leading, monitoring, and supervising a group of employees to achieve organizational goals. Your leadership will foster a positive environment that promotes communication, teamwork, and flexibility. By empowering and guiding your team, you will drive the success and growth of both the team and the organization.
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 environmentencounteredin this position. Reasonableaccommodationsmay 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.
•Team Motivation:Inspire and motivate the team to achieve organizational goals.
•Timeline Management:Develop and implement a timeline to meet targets,keepingprojects on track and on schedule.
•Task Delegation:Delegate tasks effectively among team members, ensuring the right skills are matched to each task.
•Training & Development:Conduct training to maximize the potential of team members, improving their skills and confidence.
•Empowerment:Provide team members with the necessary tools and skills to enhance product knowledge and communication.
•Team Success:Contribute to the company’s growth by leading a successful, high-performing team.
•LEAN Manufacturing:Drive LEAN manufacturing processes and develop solutions to close operational gaps.
•Reporting:Create and distribute reports on team progress and project completion.
Other Duties:Performadditionalduties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
•Core Values Adherence:Uphold andexhibitLocalBounti’sCore 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:Possessknowledge of GMP, GFSI, SQF, and food quality processes.
•Policy Administration:Understand and administer LocalBounti’spolicies and procedures.
•Technical Interpretation:Ability to read, interpret, and communicate technical information.
•Production Knowledge:Familiarity with production processes and equipment.
•Bilingual Skills:Ability to communicate in English (bilingualism is a plus).
•Physical Stamina:Maintainphysical stamina to perform job duties.
•Attention to Detail:Exhibita 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 3or moreyears of experience in a team leadership role within a manufacturing, agricultural, or food production environment.
Proventrack recordof successfully leading teams to meet operational goals, enhance productivity, and improve processes.
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.
Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) are a plus.
Physical Demands:
•Standing/Walking:Regularlyrequiredto stand, walk, and talk or hear.
•Climbing/Balance:Frequentlyrequiredto climb or balance.
•Sitting:Regularlyrequiredto sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; andreach withhands and arms.
•Stooping:Frequentlyrequiredto stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
•Mechanical Exposure:Regularly worksnear moving mechanical parts and is exposed to vibration.
•Weather Exposure:Regularly worksin 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 toanticipatechanges in the speed or direction of a moving object.
•Lifting/Moving:Frequentlyrequiredto lift and/or move objects weighing 10 to 25pounds andregularly 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.