Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

TheLine Leadprovidesessential guidance,leadershipand oversight of specific production lines. Line Leadsmust understand all aspects of the assigned production line andwillbe responsibleforguiding partners and material resources towards safety,qualityand throughput goals.Working in a team-oriented environment,Leadsmust help instill and enforce team accountability andtrust andcreate a positive and safe work environment.

STARTING PAY:$23/hour plus shift differential (.25/hour from 3p-11p, $1.00/hour from 11p-7a)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Correct and reportfood safety and quality issues and ensurepartners follow established SOPs, SSOPs and GMPs

• Modelsafe behavior, coach and correct the behavior of others, to ensure a safe production environment

• Communicatewith Supervisor, Qualityand/or Business Unit Leaderregardingany out-of-specificationor questionable product

• Achieve schedule attainmentand productivity/throughputmetrics on assigned line

• Ensure finished goods meet or exceed customer specifications andregulatoryrequirementsand date codesprinted on or applied to containers reflect proper product identification

• Communicate with production supervisors toidentify

daily goals andresponsibilities

• Communicate with partnersregardingkey metrics,resultsand opportunities, ensuring daily activities align with strategic goals

• Prepare shift documentation and present to supervisor intimelymanner

• Ensure operators complete all required shift documentationaccurately andtimely

• Assistoperators in adjusting machine settings(e.g., weight settings, line speed,printers, etc.)

• Coordinate withmaintenance

technicians as needed tofacilitateequipment repairs or adjustments

• Learn andbe able to performmostpositions on assignedproduction line

• Coach and develop team members to achieverequired levels of performance

• Coordinate,deliveranddocumentpartner training on assigned production line;

responsible for ensuring newpartnersare progressing toward full competency

• Monitor partner performance and provideregularinput to Supervisorand escalate serious or unresolved performance issues to Supervisor

• Responsible for ensuring daily housekeeping duties are completed thoroughly and correctly

• Monitor and correct deviations from standards and base settings, report to supervisor on changes made andreasons why

• Leadandparticipateintrials,start-ups, shut-downs,changeoversand cleans,to drive efficiencyandon-timecompletion

• Perform sanitation inspection of line prior to start-upor changeover and correct anydeficiencies

• Ensure line-related SOPs, SSOPsand job aides areutilizedandup-to-date

• Responsible for ensuringpartnerskeep work areasstocked withnecessarysuppliesand equipment

• Champions continuous improvement byidentifyingopportunities in the production process and implementing solutionsto achieve targets

• Coordinate break times and the distribution of labor on the production line

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Experienceoperatingand maintaining complex machines; food manufacturing experience preferred

• The ability to understand and align with the goals andobjectivesof a daily food production environment

• Mustbe able to read and write English,

understand and perform basic mathematical calculations and daily record keepingrequirements

• Experience delivering training or supporting the transfer of technical knowledge to others

• Proficiencywith MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook

• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to assemble, disassemble and trouble-shoot complex machines and processes

• Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a live production environment

• Ability tooperatemachines in a safe manner

• Ability tocoach and motivate others towards specific production goals

• Ability to plan and organizeteams around specific tasks,activitiesor processes

• Ability to learn andadhere tocompany standards including, but not limited to,productionpractices,safety practices, SOPs,SSOPs,GMPs, employee handbook, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Positions require standing, repetitive movement, bending and twisting, and using hands to handle objects; exposure to sustained noise levels; exposure to a variety of food allergens(e.g., gluten, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, milk); working in very hot temperatures; exposure to hazards such as machinery, slippery floors, ladders and powered industrial vehicles. May berequiredto wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Must be able to safely move around in the production area (under, over and around production line equipment) and be able to pick up, lift, stack and/or move various objects and containers of up to seventy (70) pounds

• Ability to standfor90% of shift, sometimes up to 12 hours.

• Must beavailable for all shifts,includingnights, weekends, some holidays; lots of potential for overtime

You should be proficient in:

• Production Optimization
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment