Processing Production Lead

The Production Processing Lead manages all functions of the Production Process on the assigned line, including processing employees, ingredient prep; scaling and mixing; depositing and forming; baking/slab forming; enrobing; cooling; cutting/slitting; and ensuring a quality product delivered to the Packaging Area.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Leads and directs the team in the processing area.
• Monitors and coordinates breaks, provides relief as needed.
• Manages the production activities in the process area to ensure compliance with formulas and specs to produce the highest quality products.
• Reviews the Labor Schedule for the assigned line, assuring Trained People are assigned the appropriate job functions, and all employees have the proper tools required to complete their tasks.
• Actively monitors and enforces all Plant Safety, GMP's and Food Safety rules; takes corrective action where necessary; involves all levels of the organization in these activities.
• Works with Production Supervisors and other managers to comply with all mandatory training for employees under their supervision.
• Communicates regularly with the Shift Supervisor all issues on the floor, keeping him/her abreast of potential problems.
• Assures all paperwork and necessary documentation is filled out legibly and properly filed on time with the appropriate parties.
• Coordinates and communicates with the other Leads and processing employees, following up where needed from the prior shift and passing along information to the following shift.
• Uses the systems in place to monitor the attendance of his/her employees; directs any issues to the Shift Supervisor.
• Ensures a solid working relationship with maintenance, warehouse, and gatekeepers. Works as a team to plan and coordinate scheduled downtime, changeovers, and startups. Informs the Manager of any issues on his/her shift.
• Monitors condition of the line/equipment. May make minor adjustments and assist maintenance on repairs. Writes workorders and requests maintenance support.
• Continuous Improvement – The production lead is responsible for improving the efficiencies of the lines by partnering with the team, solving problems, and leveraging other plant resources when needed.
• Standard work – works with the team to develop, refine/improve and audit that employees are working in the way that we want them to (following procedures, OPL's, etc.).
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Effective Communication Skills – verbal and written – a must; bilingual a plus.
• Has a high attention to detail.
• Prior experience in Food Manufacturing a plus; proven record of good performance and the ability to supervise and lead employees.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to resolve disputes and promote teamwork amongst all employees.
• Must be willing to work occasional weekends and long days when necessary.
• Able to prioritize, manage deadlines and make decisions.
• Have good problem-solving skills, calm, quick clear decisions.
• Flexible approach . Self-confident, self-reliant, and decisive.
• Able to lead and motivate staff.
• Have good communication skills.
• Broad technical knowledge and understanding of scheduling/control problems.
• Be comfortable working under pressure.
• Be good with figures and information technology.
• May be required to stand for long periods of time.
• May involve some repetitive motions.
• May also engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling of parts and part containers
• Lift up to 50lbs.

Safety & Food Quality:

• Demonstrates a Safety & Quality First mindset
• Ensures the workforce holds quality and safety first and foremost
• Reports all safety incidents that occur in their area of responsibility.
• Behaves and encourages others to behave safely
• Comply with BRC, HACCP and GMP policies, procedures as well as FDA and USDA regulations.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuous feedback from senior production manager on job performance and improvement areas.
• Gluten Program Adherence

Compensation: 20.28