1st Shift MM Production Lead

Description

Position Overview: Assists overseas and coordinates the efficient responsibilities of

employees engaged in packaging of finished products. This person must have good

people skills, some mechanical ability, good math skills, able to make decisions and

solve problems and conflicts as needed. Capability to fill in as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

· In conjunction with Supervisor, oversees and directs employees as needed to

maintain or improve safety throughput, product quality and facility appearance.

· Must have the ability to set up, operate, clean and do preventative

maintenance on all packaging equipment. This includes but is not limited to

wrapping equipment, bagging equipment, Sweco sifters, grinders, augers, metal

detectors, case sealers, etc.

· Assists the operators of each piece of equipment above in the operation,

adjustment and troubleshooting of same as needed.

· Must be prepared to step in any position due to absences, vacation, etc.

· Must be able to identify quality issues with product and packaging and report

same to Supervisor and Q/A.

· In conjunction with Q/A, must have the ability to

conduct/record/maintain/report routine quality control checks as required

(Color, moisture, piece specs., metal detector findings, finished package

appearance, etc.)

· Oversees the proper training of new employees and responsible for updated

progress reports to management relative to these new employees.

· Oversees the sanitation of facility and helps direct weekly clean-ups in

conjunction with Supervisor and Master Sanitation Schedule. Production

schedule will certainly play into proper sanitation of each line also. Must also be

responsible for all paperwork associated with these clean-ups.

· Must be self-motivated and show initiative, must have good organizational skills,

needs to be able to lead, motivate fellow employees to meet desired goals in

safety, packaging, waste control, quality control, throughput and sanitation.

· Must be able to step in in absence of supervisor including daily paperwork,

schedule employees and make appropriate time clock changes.

Non-Essential Job Functions: · Must be self-motivated and show initiative, must have good organizational skills, needs to be able to lead and motivate fellow employees to meet desired goals in safety, waste control, quality control, throughput and sanitation. · Performs other related duties as directed by Supervisor and/or Management.

Requirements

Requirements:

· 1+ years of experience working in a food manufacturing facility.

· Maintain a safe work environment and adheres to all company safety policies.

· Previous or proven leadership skills.

· Ability to pre-plane and be proactive.

· Strong problem-solving skills.

· Strong written and verbal communications skills.

· Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

· Ethical conduct.

· Strong time management skills.

· Forklift and other material handling equipment trained.

Other Skills/Abilities:

· Ability to work individually and in a team setting.

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:

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, vision, read, write and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, lift 50 lbs., climb, balance, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job. A function may be essential for several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.