Lead Production Worker I First shift Omak Facility, 1124 5th Avenue E, Omak, Washington, United States of America Req #1892 Friday, October 18, 2024 SunOpta Overview: SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food. With roots tracing back over 50 years, SunOpta drives growth for today's leading brands by serving as a trusted innovation partner and value-added manufacturer, crafting organic, plant-based beverages, fruit snacks, nutritional beverages, broths and tea products sold through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels. Alongside the company's commitment to top brands, retailers and coffee shops, SunOpta also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN, Dream, and West Life. For more information, visit SunOpta and LinkedIn. SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food! JOB TITLE: LEAD PRODUCTION WORKER I FSLA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT DEPARTMENT: PRODUCTION REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR SunOpta Overview: SunOpta Inc. is a leader in the plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing industries. SunOpta is focused on sustainability and specializes in the sourcing, processing, and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products. SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food! Job Summary: PRODUCTION LINE LEAD I: The Production Line Lead overseas and leads their production line. They assist the Production Supervisor in ensuring their line is adequately staffed and achieves production standards. Essential Functions of the Job: Ensure that all production lines/equipment are staffed properly and achieve production standards and deliver scheduled production requirements. Directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors. Follow company GMP's (good manufacturing practices) and all other quality programs as they relate to production. Manage Ceredian timecard system for staff Manage inventory with First In First Out (FIFO) rotation Trouble shoot and notify mechanics of mechanical issues Verify codes, SOP's and standard work, and provide improvements on documents as needed. Write corrective actions for out of compliance situations Drive LEAN/Continuous Improvement initiatives down to floor personnel. Provide consistent communication and feedback to personnel on shift, and pass information to other shifts. Report and troubleshoot all material usage, finished goods, labor hours, waste, and downtime using approved reports accurately and on time. Follow company GMP's (good manufacturingpractices) and all other quality programs Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required Responsible for ensuring work area is clean and organized Serves as safety model; promote a high level of safety awareness and continuous improvement in safety practices Committed to ensuring that the products produced meet all food safety and quality requirements Manages employees on a production line. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this section. Ensure effective employee relations. Provide employee coaching and development. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution. Manage production line performance measures and provide regular progress reports to managers. Coach and counsel empl