Senior Lead - Food Manufacturing

Hourly, Non-Exempt

$23/hour

40+ hours weekly

Eligible for benefits after 60 days of service

Eligible for additional compensation

Hours: 6:45am-4:00pm

The purpose of the Senior Lead position is to assist in supervising the day-to-day operations; to ensure all plant policies and procedures are being adhered to; and to ensure products are manufactured on time and within quality standards and cost.  

Responsibilities

· Support new hires with on-the-line training and coaching

· Know and understand all paperwork including, but not limited to: Labor, Batch, Proof, Metal Detection, Cheese, Change Over

· Understand and implement staffing guidelines per line

· Organizes and directs team members throughout the whole shift 

· Lead the set-up and changeover on production lines, including check sheets and paperwork

· Review and approve all product(s) being moved onto the production floor for accurate physical and systemic moves

· Track and accurately consume all ingredients in the ERP system that are being used to make the finished product(s)

· Understand and accurately use Just Foods (ERP system)

· Coach your team to meet and exceed to schedule adherence

· Review and complete all daily paperwork required per regulation and policy 

· Understand and complete all end of shift paperwork

· Set an example for all employees on the production floor

· Work collaboratively with other leaders on the production floor to ensure a productive and welcoming environment

Education & Training Requirements 

· High School diploma /GED preferred

Work Experience Requirements

· 3+ years’ manufacturing experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

· Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, climb, push, and pull items weighing 40 pounds or less 

· Exposure to variation in temperature 

· Standing and walking across multiple production rooms, up to 10 hours a day

Expectations

· Ability to learn and perform all functions of production 

· Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others

· Have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

· Understanding basic math

· Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

· Have hearing and visual abilities

· Able to read, write, and understand English for documentation

· Become HACCP & Metal Detector certified

· Must know, understand, and comply with company policy and procedure

· Maintain Grand Prairie’s Core Values in all communications with employees

· Must understand and comply with SQF and GMP policies