Food Production Line Lead $16/hour ($500 sign on bonus)

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | The Production Line Lead oversees and coordinates the daily | | operations of production lines, ensuring optimal performance and | | adherence to safety and quality standards. This role involves | | managing production processes, directing line workers, monitoring | | equipment, and conducting quality control checks to maintain product | | integrity across different product lines. The lead is responsible for | | maintaining a high level of attention to detail and operating at a | | fast pace to meet key performance indicators. Additional | | responsibilities include maintaining documentation in ERP systems and | | ensuring proper sanitation and handling of various food products. | | | | | | | | Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities | | | | - Oversee smooth operation of assigned production lines, ensuring | | equipment runs within parameters and all workers are correctly | | positioned and prepared for duty. | | - Motivate and lead team members to meet production goals and | | deadlines. Train new workers on their station in the assembly | | line, provide necessary assistance, and fill in for absent team | | members as needed. | | - Enforce company policies and safety regulations to maintain | | compliance. Adhere to all safety requirements, including proper | | use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and follow | | Lockout-Tagout procedures. | | - Monitor the quality of products on the line, ensuring all | | products produced meet accepted specifications. Verify correct | | labeling and adherence to job requirements. Maintain consistent | | communication with QA and USDA to meet product specifications. | | - Complete necessary paperwork and documentation for each | | production run. Communicate effectively with team members, | | supervisors, and management about production progress, changes, | | or issues. | | - Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for line equipment, | | perform necessary cleaning, and uphold Good Manufacturing | | Practices (GMPs) in all production areas. | | - Participate in continuous improvement processes, suggesting and | | implementing enhancements to increase efficiency and | | productivity. | | - Set up daily production, coordinate the availability of supplies, | | and materials. Liaise with Production Supervisors, Operations | | Manager, and Maintenance teams for problem-solving and breakdown | | resolution. | | - Maintain a clean and safe working environment, ensuring all | | equipment throughout the departments runs smoothly. | | - Provide positive feedback for good results and safe performance, | | fostering a supportive work environment. | | | | | | | | Education and Experience | | | | - High school diploma or GED required. | | - At least one year of experience in a warehouse or production | | environment required. Additional experience in the food | | manufacturing industry is a plus. | | - Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role within a | | production setting is preferred, ideally within food production. | | | | | | | | Skills and Abilities | | | | - Able to fluently communicate, read, and write in English; | | bilingual in Spanish is a plus. | | - Proficient in operating and troubleshooting fixed plant food | | processing equipment. | | - Familiar with ERP systems, RedZone, and proficient in using | | electronic tablets for data entry and communication. | | - Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on managing and | | guiding team performance. | | - Ensures compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food | | Safety standards, and company policies. | | - Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and | | prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic environment. | | - Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong attention to | | detail. | | - Capable of maintaining sensitive information in a confidential | | and discreet manner. | | - Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and | | overtime as necessary. | | - Possesses strong people leadership skills, focusing on | | interactive engagement and guiding performance. | | | | | | | | Working Environment and Physical Demands | | While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly | | required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to | | stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use | | hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb | | or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. The