Production Lead

Key Deliverables

• Oversee the processing of product through the entire process in accordance with internal and customer specifications while maintaining safety, throughput, yields and proper staffing.
• Compound, adjust and package blends of multiple ingredients
• Correctly complete and turn in daily paperwork including the daily production reports.
• Document activities through HACCP forms, sanitation checklists, yield and daily production reports.

• Ensure GMP compliance and the timely completion of quarterly reports.
• Investigate and submit any Accident and Incident Reports prior to the end of the shift on which it occurred following proper procedure.
• Address employee relations problems promptly including proper documentation.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of SOP's, SSOP's, and GMP's.
• Continually look for cost saving opportunities and ways to increase production.
• Confirm employees (regular or temporary) are properly onboarded and trained before operating equipment.
• Keep employees focused on working in a safe manner.
• Ensure employees have a complete understanding of the Operator Accountability program.
• Train and develop employees on the safe operation of the equipment in an effort to maximize productivity without injuries or accidents.
• Continually focus on team dynamics to minimize conflicts and resolve issues promptly.
• Continually train and develop your employees for success.
• Act as back-up for the Blends Supervisor as needed.
• Coordinate with R & D on the development of current and new products.
• Coordinate with scheduling on current and upcoming production runs.

• High school diploma or GED and/or 2-3 years related experience and/or training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift over 50 pounds.
• Must have at least 20/40vision in both eyes with or without correction.
• Posses or have the ability to obtain a forklift certification

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage team members.
• Knowledge of GMP and HACCP.
• Ability to read and interpret various documents, including maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; including speaking effectively before customers or employees.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, of schedule form.
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word and Outlook)

• Push to continually drive personal and organizational results, take educated risks on business opportunities and benchmark external best practices to outperform the competition.
• Create a talent culture founded on a strong conviction that superior talent delivers superior results; scout to find the best people, drive performance, coach transparently, and build strong teams globally.
• Regularly identify areas that can be improved and constructively propose new solutions that increase value and improve business performance; as well as explore multiple possibilities for tackling challenges, think "out of the box" to determine the best solution.
• Proactively seek to improve knowledge of our customers, their markets and business to ensure plan delivery.
• Challenge the status quo and promote bold thinking in order to create value.
  
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