Job Description

The Nature's Bounty Co. is a privately held, global leader in health and wellness with a rich history and proven track record in the nutritional market. As a manufacturer, marketer and online seller of vitamins, dietary supplements, minerals, herbals, protein bars and powders, and ethical beauty products, our purpose is to create a happier, healthier world using the power of science and nature. The brands of The Nature's Bounty Co. are some of the most trusted in the world including Nature's Bounty®, Pure Protein®, Solgar®, Osteo Bi-Flex®, Sundown®, Body Fortress®, MET-Rx® and Ester-C®.

Inclusion and Diversity in the workplace matters at The Nature’s Bounty Co.  This includes being focused on retaining and recruiting a diverse workforce and building a culture of inclusivity.  Our goal is to create a place where people feel respected, valued and able to bring their authentic selves to work each day. 

Did we mention that we also offer excellent benefits, competitive compensation and a progressive, healthy company culture? If you’ve ever spent your workdays watching the clock, you know how important a positive work environment is for a person’s well-being. The Nature’s Bounty Co. is committed to supporting wellness in all forms. And when it comes to wellness, nature is a pretty good place to start.

The Team Leader, Operations oversees the overall responsibility for the manufacturing operations in the Texas Gummy Plant, including manufacturing and warehousing.  Leads/manages a group of Team Members to produce high quality product on time and at high levels of efficiency.  Provide strategic and tactical guidance and direction to ensure safe, efficient operations.  Responsible for creating a culture within Operations of high performing teams.

Please note that this is a 2nd shift role.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Manages the area of responsibility to ensure Manufacturing, Packaging, or Warehousing objectives are achieved.
• Ensures compliance with quality, safety, regulatory requirements, and cGMP guidelines.
• CGMP/Documentation: Performs all functions according to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Leads and directs the workforce in problem identification, problem solving and implementing continuous improvement measures
• Manages overall performance (adherence to standard work, attendance, safety, code of conduct, etc.) of assigned shift to achieve expected standards in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost 
• Communicates Operations Excellence (OE) principles to associates to improve their understanding and execution
• Conducts performance appraisals, both formal and informal and helps Associate’s develop improvement plans
• Responsible in driving the creation and improvement of standardized work
• Makes departmental decisions around waiving or deviating established procedures, taking into account any and all safety, environmental, or operational protocols and requirements
• Ensures escalation process standard work is followed and teams are engaging in Why-Why Problem Solving Activities.
• Ensures all associates receive proper training, such as GMP, SOP, Safety, and Operations.  Communicates company objectives to associates. Monitor associate performance and provide coaching and training as required.
• Ensures teams maintain a clean orderly work area through use of 5S visuals management tools and standards
• Adheres to NBCo. Health, Safety and Environmental policies.  Identifies and reports unsafe conditions and behaviors and takes individual accountability addressing corrective actions
• Enables, participates and implements continuous improvement ideas.
• Participates in Site Focused Improvement events.
• Other duties as assigned