Job Description

Description

OVERVIEW:  The Production Lead will be responsible for the timely execution of the day to day production schedule while helping staff to ensure the proper flow of products from raw product receiving, through finished goods distribution while maintaining adherence to food safety, quality and costs. 

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS: 

• Responsible for on-time start up and/or shutdown of daily production run. 
• Demonstrate efficient communication skills with all levels of organization to ensure order-fill process. 
• Monitor Down time, identify triggers and tactics to reduce controllable causes to improve line efficiencies. 
• Train crew leads to understand KPI’s and implement goals and objectives for crew leads to obtain results. 
• Maintains a visible presence on the plant floor to monitor machine operations and provide technical guidance during all production and sanitation phases. 
• Train and develop hourly employees, facilitates all areas of people management, such as corrective action, attendance, time off, and other plant policies. 
• Assure compliance with all safety, GMP/HACCP standards, and administration of policies regarding personnel practices. 

Requirements

COMPETENCIES: 

• Ability to work 2nd shift.
• Ability to supervise direct reports through coaching      and mentoring. 
• Ability to prioritize work assignments 
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze and      interpret data. 
• Ability to communicate throughout the      organization. 
• Ability to be a productive team member in both formal      and informal settings. 
• Ability to work with computer. 
• Ability to work weekends and extended hours. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position will be exposed to cold conditions.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The position must be able to lift 40lbs and use proper lifting techniques.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• BA/BS degree and/or equivalent production supervisory experience (3-5 years) 
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience leading hourly associates in a food manufacturing facility.