Process Lead - 1st Shift - Sartori Whey

SUMMARY 

As a member of the Converting Team, the key responsibilities of the Process Lead include directing members of a process group to convert raw materials into finished products based on formula specifications with an emphasis in compliance to safety, quality and production standards.  The Process Lead will also perform equipment operation duties or daily quality auditing tasks while carrying out various leadership and administrative responsibilities. This is a 1st shift position working Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Support the manufacture of high-quality products through continually focusing on achieving customer expectations.


• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence through the support of a Continuous Improvement culture.


• Lead by example through actions that are in-step with Company policies & procedures.


• Provides a communication link between Production Schedulers, Supervisors and Team Leaders on any one of the production processes throughout the facility.


• Ensure accurate completion of Work Orders and supporting documentation.


• Complies and participates as a member of HACCP, Food Defense and Safety teams and GMP policies.


• Immediately reports any food safety or quality issues to management or other individual authorized to initiate action.


• Support cross-training initiatives and development of other’s skills to best support process systems and methods.


• Ensure accountability among Team Members within process teams in the completion of assigned tasks.


• Demonstrate competence in the operation, housekeeping and overall upkeep of assigned process areas (example: 5S programs).


• Communicate with Team Members during shift-changes to ensure that all pertinent information has been shared to optimize performance metrics.


• Participates in the set-up, operation, maintenance and sanitation of process equipment, adhering to proper sanitation methods through the safe use of cleaning chemicals and personal protective equipment.


• Operates converting equipment and performs process activities to support production needs. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

• High school diploma or equivalency is preferred.


• Food manufacturing experience or experience working in a converting facility, desirable. 

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.


• Demonstrates problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills with the ability to identify potential issues.


• Demonstrates prioritization, organization, and time management skills.


• Ability to read, comprehend work related documents and carry out work instructions.


• Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively to Team Members.


• Problem Solver- Effectively identifies and solves challenging problems.


• Resourceful- Finds alternative solutions to overcome problems or limitations. 


• Results-driven- Focuses on achieving results that promote business success.


• Self-motivated- Acts based on inner drive and incentives.


• Team player- Works well within diverse groups to achieve common goals.


• Detail-oriented- Shows rigorous and meticulous attention to detail.


• Adaptable- Adjusts easily to new or changing circumstances.


• Personable- Has a friendly, approachable and outgoing style.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  

Internally trained and certified to operate material handling and quality equipment as required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

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

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The Team Member frequently is required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.  The Team Member is occasionally required to stoop, or crouch.  The Team Member must frequently lift and/or move blocks or wheels of cheese weighing 20 to 50 pounds and boxes of dried cheese weighing 50 pounds.  Blocks or wheels of cheese are carried from pallets to a conveyor staging area about 30" high.   Pallets weighing up to 60 pounds must be stacked up to 5 feet high. If assisting in the packaging area, which will occur occasionally, the Team Member must be able to frequently place/carry bags of cheese weighing 5 to 25 pounds from a turntable to cheese boxes, both 30” above the floor.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.  May be required to analyze high-speed packaging systems for extended period of time. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member will occasionally be exposed to extreme, non-weather related cold as well as wet and/or humid conditions. On a typical work day, the Team Member will work in refrigerated conditions with temperatures ranging from 35-50 degrees. The Team Member will be working around safeguarded machinery with rotating, mechanical parts and conveyor belts as well as be expected to lift up to 40lbs. The Team Member will occasionally be exposed to caustic and/or toxic chemicals used for sanitation and cleaning. Due to the loud noise levels, ear protection is required.  

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED  

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member may be required to work with 

motorized pallet truck, hand dolly, stretch wrap machine, hand knives, hand tools, calculator, box tape machine, and Case Printer and data collection device, robotic palletizer, and metal detector. 

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED  

Personal protective equipment that is required when working with hazardous materials or loud equipment includes: safety goggles, rubber or latex gloves, lab coat and hearing protection.  Other recommended PPE includes face shield, chemical resistant apron and steel toe shoes.  See Chemical Hygiene Plan for details.