2) Start-of-shift preparation and pass down communication: a) Gather required production paperwork at the start of the shift, including metal detector sheets, consumption sheets, production sheets, production tally sheets, slicer check sheets, and pre-op check sheets. This role helps coordinate daily line activities, verifies required quality and production documentation, communicates with supervisors, QA, sanitation, utility, and associates, and ensures materials, equipment checks, staffing, changeovers, and production needs are handled effectively.