Lead Production

Job Purpose

The Production Lead has primary responsibility for effective operation of food processing and packaging equipment accomplished in a manner to enhance the overall performance of the plant. To meet this objective, this position manages the overall production processes to meet or exceed quality, safety, productivity, and cost standards. The position will provide guidance and leadership to develop a high-performance team; one that is self-directed, motivated, innovative, dependent upon the contributions of every individual, and properly trained to meet the changing requirements of the operation.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Follows all food safety requirements in collaboration with Quality Assurance (QRMP), Sanitation, and other plant resources.
• Leads and/or assists others in conducting investigations to determine the cause of defects.
• Monitors and is responsible for quality output and takes appropriate actions to ensure production is right the first time.
• Validates and ensures quality control measures are accurate and in conformance with process flow.
• Conducts quality audits and monitors process batch analytical data for accuracy.
• Ensuring that personal protective equipment is provided and used.
• Enforce safety rules and take prompt corrective action when unsafe acts or conditions are identified.
• Conduct routine safety BOS audits and complete required safety documents in CWP.
• Collaborate with other departments as necessary to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary conditions of facility are maintained.
• Assigns personnel, maximizes operational uptime, and manages use of processing and packaging machinery and equipment.
• Understands process flow of processing and packaging operations and recommends improvements when necessary.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate packaging or processing equipment as necessary when demands are needed.
• Leads projects in efforts of continuous improvement and participates in level 2/DPM meetings.
• Manages and generates daily crewing for optimum performance, included but not limited to daily crewing, hours, and overtime avoidance.
• Operates equipment in a safe manner following GMP guidelines and keeps the work area clean.
• Additional responsibilities of this position include assisting in the creation of a culture of safety and health by performing work safely in accordance with all company safety procedures. Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor. Occupational safety and health performance is measured in this position
• Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
• 5s responsibilities and daily 5S documented audits.
• Holding the team accountable. 1 on 1 employee feedback sessions to developed operators to reach KPI targets.
• Performs Material Handler functions by obtaining a power pallet jack license, Operator Assistant functions, and Sanitation functions as necessary.

Leadership Functions:

• Understands and Administers Company Policy and Procedures fairly and consistently.
• Role model including following all company policies and procedures.
• Assists Employee Development Activities (performance appraisal, employee recognition, employee coaching, employee motivation, training, interviewing, and hiring).
• Effectively communicates verbally and in written format.
• Conducts meetings.
• Effectively guides conflict resolution.
• It is creative and innovative.
• Performs appropriate situation analysis and executes effective problem-solving skills through KHMS processes.
• Delegates for Productivity and Growth.
• Self-directing (initiative) and acts as an owner of their department.
• Cooperates and works well with others, sharing information and resources.
• Establish effective and professional working relationships.
• Exercises good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates effective planning and organizing skills.
• Promote teamwork.
• Appropriate time management skills; meets deadlines.
• Accountable and Responsible.
• Effectively handles multiple priorities.

19. Participates/ leads Level 0, 1 and 2/DPM meetings.

• Trains others.
• Fills in for other positions as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Expected Experience & Required

• Excellent analytical, reasoning, math and organizational skills.
• Experience in food/beverage manufacturing working in a leadership capacity is preferred.
• Must have a solid understanding of process improvement methods, and be capable of leading a team.
• Must be able to lead by example and have the ability to allocate resources as situations change. Computer skills required include word processing and spreadsheet applications