About The Republic of Tea:
Since 1992 our mission has been to see premium exquisite teas steaming in the cups of men, women, and children everywhere, and to emphasize a Sip by Sip Rather Than Gulp by Gulp lifestyle. The Republic of Tea offers more than 350 premium teas, herbs, bottled iced teas and nature-inspired sipware. A socially and environmentally responsible business, The Republic of Tea is a debt-free, family-owned business dedicated to sharing our prosperity by developing products to support worthy philanthropic organizations as well as provide learning and growth opportunities for our Employees internally referred to as Ministers. Join our TEAm and enjoy a collaborative work environment, opportunities to grow your professional network, and become part of the tea revolution!
Job Overview:
Leads the operations for the Nashville, IL facility to execute blending and packaging of teas/herbs. Oversees the 24/7 Customer Service TEAm to optimize the Citizen's experience. Leads and role models the values and culture of The Republic of Tea to include integrity, collaboration, communication, social responsibility, innovation, education, and well-being.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinates the efforts of the Nashville TEAm to efficiently manufacture teas and herbs to the Company's cost and quality standards.
- Instills a Quality mind set and "culture" for a premium brand. Understands lean manufacturing to ensure quality is built in versus inspected out.
- Reduce customer complaints and quality-related issues.
- Lead change efforts to support a culture of collaboration, teamwork, transparency, and internal and external customer focus.
- Collaborate with technical resources (Engineering and R&D) to support new innovations and speed to market for new products.
- Improve efficiency and drive results through best-in-class metrics-based leadership and goal setting.
- Improve effectiveness of hiring and retention strategies for hourly employees through robust training programs and collaborative leadership.
- Provide technical leadership to resolve the packaging of problematic teas.
- Provide coaching and development for team members to ready the network for succession.
- Ensure OSHA Compliance and safe work practices are adhered to in the manufacturing processes.
- Optimize Lean manufacturing and Statistical Process Controls for effective cost and quality management.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Can effectively lead a team to collaborate and work together to achieve the Company's strategic plan.
- Ability to establish KPI goals that align with the strategic plan and create a plan to achieve those goals.
- Microsoft Office adept, especially in Access or Excel, with advanced data analysis skills a plus
- Ability to coach and develop key leaders, especially in leadership skills
- Strong trouble shooting and critical thinking skills.
- Results driven, hands on leadership style.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- 10+ years in food and beverage manufacturing with progressive experience
- HACCP trained, SQF trained, familiar with certification protocols such as Organic and Gluten-Free
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Business related discipline.
- Project management and effective Communication skills
- Organized, flexible, and resourceful (small company, many hats)
- Curiosity to learn and love premium teas and herbs
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certified preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Nashville, IL 62263 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Nashville, IL 62263: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person